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Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition arrives on Pritzker's desk
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Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition arrives on Pritzker's desk

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 12, 2026

Democratic leaders say immigrant, first-generation and marginalized students should not be left behind because of where they were born.

IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities
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IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

This comes nine months after the Trump administration filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state from lowering the cost of college for undocumented immigrants.

IL House committee approves equitable public university funding formula, sends bill to House floor
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IL House committee approves equitable public university funding formula, sends bill to House floor

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) said it is time to shake up the funding process for the state's 12 public universities, as many believe funding should be based on the needs of each college. 

Lawmakers, advocates renew calls for equitable public university funding model
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Lawmakers, advocates renew calls for equitable public university funding model

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

Advocates say investing at least $135 million in public universities over the next decade could help shift the burden of college costs away from students and families.

IL public universities see enrollment surge of nearly 190,000 students in fall 2025
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IL public universities see enrollment surge of nearly 190,000 students in fall 2025

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 17, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced Monday that the Prairie State has achieved its highest enrollment at public universities in a decade. 

New Illinois laws could make college more accessible, affordable
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New Illinois laws could make college more accessible, affordable

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 30, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Monday that could break down barriers for even more people to achieve higher education goals.

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