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Illinoisans express views on higher education

While a large majority of Illinoisans say higher education is very important to achieve success, most of them believe the state’s colleges and universities are good but not great, according to a survey conducted for the University of Illinois.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 11:00pm
Flash Index of Illinois economy continues slide

 

URBANA – The University of Illinois Flash Index -- first indicator of the state’s economy each month – continued its downward trend in May, falling to 102.3. The index dropped five-tenths of a point from its reading in April and reached its lowest point since September 2004, when it was at 102.2.

Sunday, June 1, 2008 - 11:00pm
Opinions on an HPV Vaccine for School Girls

The Illinois Opinion Monitor looks at feelings toward mandatory shots for adolescent girls to vaccinate against human papillomavirus (HPV).

Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 11:00pm
“Reinventing Race, Reinventing Racism: The 40th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission”

IGPA and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at UIC are organizing a forum on race and racism, June 5-6 in Chicago.

Friday, May 30, 2008 - 11:00pm
“Reinventing Race, Reinventing Racism: The 40th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission”

 

IGPA and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at UIC are organizing a forum on race and racism, June 5-6 in Chicago.

 

Friday, May 30, 2008 - 11:00pm
16 women to participate in NEW Leadership Illinois

Sixteen college-age women will participate in leadership exercises during the third annual NEW Leadership Illinois program in Chicago June 3-8, 2008.

Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:00pm
Flash Index of Illinois economy drops again in April

 

URBANA – The first indicator of the Illinois economy each month shows a continued slowdown in growth during April. The University of Illinois Flash Index dropped to 102.8, a fall of six-tenths of a point from 103.4 the previous month and the lowest reading since November 2004.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 11:00pm
Poll: Most still undecided about constitutional convention for Illinois

An IGPA poll indicates support for the constitutional convention question on Illinois' November election ballot is still far short of the majority necessary for approval.

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:00pm
Sen. Richard Lugar accepts Douglas Ethics in Government Award

Sen. Richard G. Lugar accepted the Paul H. Douglas Ethics in Government Award during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, April 7.

Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 11:00pm
Flash Index of Illinois economy dips slightly in March

 

URBANA – A key indicator of the Illinois economy has dropped to its lowest level in more than three years. The University of Illinois Flash Index for March fell to 103.4 after rising the previous two months.

Monday, March 31, 2008 - 11:00pm