217 Today: Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process

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Monmouth College is implementing a new academic structure with six academic schools, the phasing out of some majors and minors, and growing and investing in other programs.
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Monday, August 11, 2025

Today’s headlines: 

  • Capitol News Illinois reports a judge has denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion to remain free as the legal appeal process plays out for both his corruption conviction and prison sentence.
  • Coming to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield: a live property auction that includes a Ryne Sandberg rookie card.
  • Forty Illinois local news entities operating 120 outlets are receiving $4 million in state tax credits.
  •  U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Illinois on Friday for the second time this year.

In today’s deep dive, students across Illinois will soon head back to class. But one college in our state is phasing out ten majors.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, John Volk, Hannah Meisel, Ben Szalinski and Jane Carlson.

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Stephanie Orellana