Emily Hays
Illinois reparations commission publishes report on history of racial inequality
In nearly 300 pages, “Taking Account” outlines the policies and legal systems the state has used to exclude and harm African Americans since its founding.
University of Illinois to ‘blend’ students from inside and outside prison in fall course
For the Urbana-Champaign students, the course offers a chance to distinguish myth and reality in information about prisons and prisoners.
Decatur Public Schools selects next superintendent
Moody will take over leadership of Decatur Public Schools in July after Superintendent Rochelle Clark retires. Her starting salary will be $237,500.
Springfield high schoolers honor Black History Month with competitive quiz bowl
SPRINGFIELD — As three teams of students sat on stage in the auditorium of Springfield Southeast High School Sunday, tensions were running high. In the
Pritzker calls for small increase to Illinois higher education funding. Some advocates say it’s a cut
When Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address on Wednesday, he recommended Illinois lawmakers increase funding for higher education by 1% and hold funding steady for the need-based Monetary Assistance Program
Immigration officials need warrant to enter Champaign County buildings
The order comes as the Trump administration says it is wrapping up its immigration campaign in Minneapolis and claims it has made the community safer.