From Columbia College to University of Chicago, Illinois is offering a preview of what’s likely coming for campuses across the country.

Two Illinois universities received high honors on a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best universities across the globe. The "Best Global Universities" ranking of 2025 marked the 11th ...

MACOMB, Ill. — Swinging their pompoms in sync, the Westernettes danced in the sun on a recent Friday morning as the Marching Leathernecks played their traditional tune “Let’s Go ‘Necks!” in the shade.

Illinois high school students can say goodbye to college essays, recommendation letters and application fees as part of a new "direct admissions" program for some public universities and colleges in ...

Since 2010, Illinois State University has raised annual in-state tuition by nearly $1,200 as state funding tumbled 34% to $80 million a year. With a $12 million deficit this academic year, the ...

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University of Chicago ranked No. 6 and Northwestern University ranked No. 7 in the 2026 Best National Universities list. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign landed at No. 36 overall and No. 12 ...

As financial and legal battles continue between the Trump administration and several top universities, the subject of freedom of speech on college campuses becomes more and more controversial. While ...