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EIU’s online RN to BSN program ranked most affordable in Illinois
CHARLESTON, IL (10/21/2026) Eastern Illinois University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program has been ranked the most affordable in Illinois by RNtoMSN.org, highlighting EIU’s commitment to accessible, high-quality nursing education for working professionals. Housed in the College of Health and Human...
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Junk Car teaches students about driving, health, alcohol
McKinley Health Center hosted Junk Car Tuesday, an event focused on educating students about safe alcohol consumption and the dangers of drunk driving. The event, held outside the Illini Union near the Main Quad, featured pre-health RSOs, Greek life organizations and representatives from McKinley. Participants could buy sweets to support McKinley, take free boxes of Narcan, learn their blood pressure and play games relating to alcohol impairment.
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Unit 5 working to solve problem of some buses arriving late for school
Unit 5 is working to solve transportation hurdles that lead to some students getting to school late. Two high school teachers spoke Wednesday during the school board’s monthly meeting to ask the school district to address the issue. The school district already had plans to implement changes on Thursday.
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Illinois public university enrollment highest since 2015, state says
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U of I College of Law launches new master’s degree, graduate certificates
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The College of Law at the University of Illinois has officially launched a new master’s degree and seven graduate-level certificates, with courses beginning next semester. The new degree is an online Master of Science in Law (MSL). It and the new certificates are described as being “built for working professionals who […]
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Bradley University student and author examines political division and the importance of voting
PEORIA (25News Now) -With just 12 days until the midterm elections, a Bradley University student and author is examining America’s growing political divisions and emphasizing why voter participation matters. David Williams Jr. a junior at Bradley University majoring in political science with a minor in pre-law, in his book...
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Maroons Face Tolono Unity Tomorrow in Playoffs
(Robinson) — Week 10 football kicks off tomorrow for the RHS Maroons. Robinson extended its season into week 10 with a 47-29 win over Richland County last Saturday. With the win, the Maroons improved to 4-5 overall and 3-4 in the LIC, enough to get a playoff spot under the new IHSA structure. The 23rd-seeded Robinson Maroons will be on the road tomorrow for a matchup against number 10 seed Tolono Unity. Tolono finished the regular season 7-2, winning the last five games of their season, and will host the Maroons for a 2 p.m. kickoff. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com is set for around 1:45 p.m. Elsewhere tomorrow, the 1-7 Oblong Panthers wrap up their regular season with a road game at 3-5 St. Thomas More. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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The U of I is planning for a future at the expense of the present
What does it mean to be a good ancestor? As individuals, we often think of our own ancestors, their legacies, and how we are carrying their hopes and dreams forward while recognizing their sacrifices and lack of opportunities. Ancestor is a powerful invocation, one that is deeply personal. It’s not usually a word that this editorial board associates with institutions like the University of Illinois. Institutions, companies, non-profits—they are made up of people, but they are not people.
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Rockford And Peoria Schools Break Into Illinois Top 15, Showing Strong Math And Reading Performance Statewide
The latest middle school rankings are out for Illinois. Chicago dominates the top ten, while schools like Thurgood Marshall in Rockford and Reservoir in Peoria also made strong showings.
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Champaign School District’s support staff union votes to ratify new contract
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The support staff union for Champaign schools has voted to ratify a new three year contract after six months of negotiation. Around 800 Champaign Education Support Professionals members had been working without a contract since July. Union President Jim Flaningam shared new details of the contract in a statement Thursday. Flaningam […]