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Jones-Backed Legislation Expanding Higher Education Opportunities Now Law

Oct 8, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Students and their families will have easier access to college education under a new law supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, establishing the Illinois Higher Education Saving Program. “Every kid in our community deserves the...

Walker, Gillespie to Host FAFSA, College Aid Sign-Up Seminar

Sep 27, 2019 | Walker

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To help local high school seniors and their families apply for college student aid, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, have organized a free college aid sign-up seminar in...

Lilly Highlights Law to Increase Diversity in Colleges and Universities

Sep 10, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law to increase diversity in college admissions in Illinois.“Being able to successfully engage with people from different backgrounds and who have different experiences is becoming an...

Hernandez to Help Students Complete College Financial Aid Applications

Oct 17, 2017 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is helping students apply for financial assistance through a series of free workshops on Thursday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment at her district office, located...

Mussman Votes to Fund Social Services, Higher Education

Apr 17, 2017 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to assist Illinois’ struggling social service organizations, community colleges, and universities during the state’s nearly two-year budget crisis, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported a measure to provide desperately...

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