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David Stovall: The Facts and Failures of Educational Policy

The Progressive Fox

from The Nation Schools have morphed from extensions of a community into centers that more closely resemble factories and prisons, says David Stovall, associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. What will it take to confront this real... »

U of I officials eye Medicaid and pension reform

Illinois Issues Blog

By Jamey Dunn University of Illinois officials say they are worried about more than just their line item in the state’s budget for next fiscal year.U of I President Michael Hogan said that Gov. Pat Quinn’s recommendation for flat funding to the state’s... »

Relatives of lobbyists, campaign donors got lawmakers' help to enter U. of I.

Illinois Review Political Analysis

Politicians exerted their influence at the University of Illinois to boost admissions prospects for the relatives of lobbyists, fundraisers, a union leader and other connected applicants, a Tribune investigation has found. The first broad analysis of w... »

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Obama hits Chicago for March 16 fund-raiser

Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON--Days before the Illinois primary, President Barck Obama returns to Chicago on March 16 on a fund-raising swing. One high end event is a lunch at the Palmer House Hilton in the Loop. "Lawyers for Obama invite you to join President Barack Oba... »

Cross: House Republicans pushing political reform in Illinois

Illinois Review Political Analysis

From Tom Cross - We were disappointed, but not surprised about a University of Illinois study issued this week that says Illinois is the third most corrupt state in America. With one governor in prison and a second waiting to... »

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Study says Chicago and Illinois are among the most corrupt places in the U.S.

Illinoize

By Ashley Griffin If you thought Chicago and  Illinois were among the most corrupt locales in the nation, you weren’t wrong, according to a  report released Wednesday.According to the report “Chicago and Illinois, Leading the Pack in Corruption,” the N... »

Study: Chicago and Illinois among most corrupt places in U.S.

Illinois Issues Blog

By Ashley Griffin If you thought Chicago and Illinois were among the most corrupt locales in the nation, you weren’t wrong, according to a  report released Wednesday.According to the report “Chicago and Illinois, Leading the Pack in Corruption,” the No... »

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Chicago museum opens a free public art library

The Times Illinois News

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago residents can now rent contemporary works of art from a city museum free-of-charge. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum at the University of Illinois at Chicago is reviving its art lending program, a service once offered »

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