SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, will push for a resolution to the state’s budget stalemate, demand responsible funding for Illinois community colleges and universities, and fight for college affordability programs as the new chairperson...
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to improve Illinois colleges and universities, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, was recently appointed chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education. “Our colleges, universities and their students are...
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – In honor of her continued advocacy on behalf of Illinois’ colleges and universities, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, was recently honored by The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities (FIICU) as a “Champion of...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after being sworn in for his third term as state Representative of the 7th District on Wednesday: “It is truly an honor to continue to represent the residents of the 7th district in...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, launched a petition drive this week urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and members of the General Assembly to restore funding for programs and services vital to higher education, like Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants and...