Illinois' new laws enable automatic state university admission based on GPA and aim to simplify college cost and access.

The bills aim to streamline the college application process, help with financial aid applications and strengthen programs ...

A fter nearly four decades in higher education, Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey is set to retire from her role Dec. 31, 2025.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday approved a bill creating a direct admissions program. Along with it, he approved bills that ...

Charles Lee Isbell Jr., a computer scientist and the new chancellor of UIUC, talks with Crain's about his new post.

Over the past 20 years, the value of a college degree has grown. Yet, during that same period, Illinois has slashed its support for public universities from roughly 15% of its revenue (matching ...

SHERRARD, Ill. — Illinois education officials are considering lowering the scores students need to be considered proficient in a subject on state standardized tests. At its May board meeting ...