Federal judge promises pragmatic decision in the case of Terrence Shannon, Jr. and UIUC
A federal judge in Springfield is promising an “expedient” ruling in Illini basketball star Terrence Shannon Junior’s request to undo his suspension, after being charged with rape. Judge Colleen Lawless heard around 80 minutes of oral arguments from attorneys for the 23-year-old Shannon and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday. She said she needed to review the relevant case law before issuing her decision.
Illinois to report for first time how many prisoners are taking college courses – and how many are waiting for access
There will be public data for the first time this year on the enrollment, demographics and waitlists for higher education programs in Illinois prisons, thanks to the Higher Education in Prison Act.
Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. seeks restraining order against school following suspension
Illinois associate chancellor Robin Kaler says the school will review the lawsuit and defend its disciplinary methods. No. 10 Illinois’ next game is against Michigan State at home on Thursday.
Illinois suspended player Terrence Shannon, Jr. files legal action to resume playing
Shannon’s attorneys said the suspension was a rush to judgment by the university and he was refused due process. The U of I said it will defend its student-athlete misconduct process.
Illinois officials say they were surprised by rape charge against star Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois suspended Shannon on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September. Whitman spoke at a news conference Friday before Illinois’ game against Fairleigh Dickinson.
Do you want your child to go to an English-Spanish or other dual language school? The state wants to help
Illinois state representative Abdelnasser Rashid sponsored HB3822 this year to help school districts expand their dual language programs.
Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action
Report finds public university employees paid 21% less than state agency workers in similar jobs.
Unit 4 superintendent willing to consider ‘drastic’ measures to address ongoing bus driver shortage
Champaign schools faced another semester of transportation issues impacting local students and families. Stacey Moore, the chief communications officer of Champaign Unit 4, said the district is still struggling to hire enough school bus drivers. “Providing safe transportation continues to be a top priority for our district,” Moore said in an email. “But like many […]
Kimberlie Kranich reflects on her influential role in educational and community programming at Illinois Public Media
For nearly 26 years, Kimberlie Kranich has worked to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment during her career with Illinois Public Media.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois
Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5.
Illinois has created a Rural Education Advisory Council. Teachers don’t have to be on it
The Rural Education Advisory Council can make recommendations to the State Board of Education. It won’t have any decision-making power.
The University of Illinois SHIELD saliva test company is winding down. What lessons has the testing team learned?
This winter marks the last stage for one of the most impactful inventions at the University of Illinois in recent years – a saliva-based test for COVID-19.
State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season
Advocates continue call to speed up contributions to new state funding formula.
Alana Banks made history as the first Black, transgender woman on a school board in the United States. How is she doing now?
Alana Banks made history two years ago, becoming the first Black and transgender woman elected to a school board in the country. Still, she has found balancing the demands of the communities she represents challenging.
School buses are safe, and seat belts make them safer. But it’s not cheap to upgrade
School buses are among the safest forms of transportation for children, and seat belts and other safety features can make buses even safer, according to the National Safety Council. But very few states currently have laws requiring seat belts on large school buses. Only eight states – Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and […]
