Gretchen Watson got an undergraduate degree and her master’s, too, thanks to the Illinois General…
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Students’ Free Ride Proves Costly to Their Classmates
Someone has to pay for the millions of dollars in scholarships state legislators dole out…
One Scholarship, 163 Ways to Dole It Out
The Illinois General Assembly scholarship doesn’t work like other scholarships. Some students win it because…
Evasive State Legislators Dodge Questions About Scholarships
The phone calls started Sept. 15. The journalist wanted to know how Sen. Mattie Hunter…
Clout or Coincidence? Some Legislators Keep General Assembly Scholarships All in the Family
The Illinois General Assembly scholarships have become a family affair for dozens of siblings who’ve…
Scholarships for Some Grad Students a Big Burden for State and Schools
Dozens of college graduates receive free tuition each year to dental, law and medical school…
City-Wide Day of Healing to Offer a Safe Space for Reflecting on Violence
Communities from north to south, across Chicago have been plagued with mindless violence this year….
Santa Claus Comes to Austin
As Jennifer T. Lacey reports, Santa Claus has arrived in Austin on the West Side,…