By Jamey DunnThe man tapped to be the next president of the University of Illinois says his first priorities are to learn the ropes and listen to what people have to say.Robert Easter will take over for current President Michael Hogan, who announced th... »
By Jamey Dunn Almost a month after several high-profile faculty members called for his resignation, University of Illinois President Michael Hogan has decided to step aside.The university announced today that Hogan will step down July 1, when Robert Ea... »
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... »
WASHINGTON -- At this stage in the quest for the GOP presidential nomination, the Republican rivals are emphasizing winning delegates in the March 20 Illinois primary over clinching the popular vote. The Illinois campaign bursts into play as Rick Santo... »
By Jamey Dunn Proponents of concealed carry hope that it’s their year to end the state’s ban on carrying firearms in public, but a provision aimed at universities is causing some tension.Illinois is the last state in the nation to bar any form of conce... »
By Jamey Dunn Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard said today that the Southern Illinois University system could cope with flat funding next fiscal year. But under Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget plan, a tuition increase would likely be in the ... »
By Jamey Dunn Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard said today that the Southern Illinois University system could cope with flat funding next fiscal year. But under Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget plan, a tuition increase would likely be in the ... »
CHAMPAIGN -- Hundreds of film buffs spent the evening at Virginia Theatre kicking off Ebertfest. Before the film marathon started, Roger Ebert along with his wife Chaz attended a reception at the University of Illinois president's house. »
