ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy resigns less than 2 years on the job

ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy resigns less than 2 years on the job

NORMAL — Illinois State University President Terri Goss Kinzy has resigned after less than two years on the job. The surprise announcement came Wednesday afternoon in an email to campus. Kinzy’s resignation is effective Tuesday, but she’ll be paid an additional 20 weeks of salary (about $144,000) and her unused vacation time, plus get to…

When half of a Rockford elementary school has no bus, the community takes action

When half of a Rockford elementary school has no bus, the community takes action

ROCKFORD — A group of Rockford elementary school students stand against the front of Lewis Lemon Elementary, trying to stay out of the snow. They’re wearing colorful winter coats and hats to keep warm, which is tough since it feels like -4 degrees with the wind-chill. They live within a mile and a half of…

At least 30 minutes of recess is required at Illinois elementary schools. Here’s what it means for kids

At least 30 minutes of recess is required at Illinois elementary schools. Here’s what it means for kids

ROCKFORD — On a winter’s day, 5th grade students at Gregory Elementary School in Rockford run around outside at recess. It’s a scene most people are probably familiar with from when they were in elementary school: kids in puffy winter coats playing all sorts of games and walking around with their friends. Of course, there…

Estudiantes de la Universidad de Illinois atrapados en estafas financieras, lo que provocó el alcance de la policía
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Estudiantes de la Universidad de Illinois atrapados en estafas financieras, lo que provocó el alcance de la policía

Este artículo ha sido traducido por Nathalie Murillo. Read this story in English here Champaign – Varias estafas financieras han afectado a los estudiantes locales en los últimos meses, según el Departamento de Policía de la Universidad de Illinois. Los estafadores a menudo se enfocan en estudiantes internacionales y se hacen pasar por agencias gubernamentales,…

NIU wants to be on the cutting edge of virtual reality’s education potential

NIU wants to be on the cutting edge of virtual reality’s education potential

DEKALB — Northern Illinois University professor Zach Wahl-Alexander pulls a virtual reality headset over his face, ready to transport to any number of far-flung alien locales, scenic vistas or even a virtual Oval Office. Listen to this story here. But, he’s not going there. He’s going to a school gymnasium. Particularly, the gym in Anderson…