Rising costs meet real returns as Illinois colleges prove that higher education can still pay off — if you choose the right school. Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley. Illinois students and families are feeling the same tension that’s reshaping how ...

A new initiative aimed at simplifying the in-state college application process for Illinois public universities comes as many colleges face enrollment declines. Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced the launch of One Click College Admit, a program where ...

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) - Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand ...

The Illinois state treasurer’s office is launching a new private loan program for students attending Illinois colleges and universities. The Funding U Illinois No-cosigner Loan is open to Illinois residents attending public or private institutions.

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