7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (502+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist is leading a growing community effort to reduce lung cancer risks in Sangamon County by bringing radon education and testing resources directly to local residents with her students." Jessica…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1481+ words) State data shows only about 15% of graduates have secured employment in the renewable energy sector. Waukegan, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Mid-afternoon sunlight streamed through glass walls onto a boisterous crowd on hand recently for a commencement ceremony in the College…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (192+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " They're going to walk. The union representing tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield says they will strike as of 9:30 Friday morning, if a new contract isn't reached by then. The University Professionals of…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (413+ words) Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students. Springfield, IL (WAND) " A bill moving in the Illinois House could require Latin American history for elementary and high school students. This is the latest…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (146+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Kindergarten is not a requirement in Illinois, and State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) wants to change that. "These early years can set students up for an educational career of success," Schmidt said of his bill....

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (512+ words) The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " An Illinois House committee has advanced legislation that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor's…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (842+ words) Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " A bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds its public universities advanced out of a House committee Thursday and could…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Elementary students learned the "High School Life" from SHG Seniors. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " The elementary students of the Dubois School had their "High School Life" Day with Springfield's Sacred Heart-Griffin School. Seniors volunteered to give the kids a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (214+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " An estimated 200 union members rallied on the east side of the Capitol Wednesday in favor of a bill to allow school support staff to apply for unemployment benefits during the summer. "Hardworking public school employees…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (334+ words) Miller: "It's just bond, bond, bond" Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " District 186 school board member Micah Miller (pictured, left) said Tuesday he is frustrated by the processes which delivered information about a bond issue "about a half hour or an…...