Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight - Chicago Tribune (blog)

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight Chicago Tribune (blog) The Illinois Board of Higher Education reports that state universities had to grant $66.6 million in mandatory waivers in fiscal year 2011, of which only $13.5 million were General Assembly waivers. The rest were in seven other categories, ... and more »

Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millions - Chicago Sun-Times

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Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millions Chicago Sun-Times BY DAVE MCKINNEY Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief February 1, 2012 12:36AM Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn plans to announce an expansion of the state program that provides financial aid grants to Ilinois low-income students. Quinn is shown with Western ... Quinn To Focus On Jobs In State Of The State AddressCBS Local all 175 news articles »

Scholarships, grants keep SIC affordable - Carmi Times

Scholarships, grants keep SIC affordable Carmi Times Many may wonder how Southeastern Illinois College maintains a high quality product at a comparatively low cost, especially in times of reduced and uncertain state funding and a stressed economy. According to SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice, ...

Illinois American Water opens grant application process - Pekin Daily Times

Illinois American Water opens grant application process Pekin Daily Times In 2011, the statement said, the Tazewell County Helth Department received a $3800 grant to put on a Winter Snow and Ice Conference to provide education about sustainable methods for applying road salt. Illinois American Water opened the application ...

12 Fire Departments In IL Receive Grants - KWQC 6

12 Fire Departments In IL Receive Grants KWQC 6 One local fire department was awarded half a million dollars in federal funding this week. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced that FEMA has made a $2 million investment in twelve fire departments across Illinois. The funding is awarded through the ... and more »