Immigration offer ties roommates in knots

Oct. 19, 2012
What would keep an undocumented youth from applying for permission to stay in the United States for at least two years? The question has embroiled two Northern Illinois University sophomores.

Quinn defends legislative scholarship veto

Oct. 13, 2011
Illinois Gov.

Quinn signs bill for immigrant scholarships

Aug. 1, 2011
A college education could soon be more affordable for thousands of undocumented immigrants in Illinois.

Scholarship for SIU Leader's kin raises questions

Jun. 27, 2011
Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard's granddaughter is receiving a scholarship worth $80,000 to the school that raises a tricky issue for both he and the university. It isn't because Maddie Poshard is an undeserving student but because of who her grandfather is. Dan Mann i

Illinois House panel approves Dream Act

May. 24, 2011
An Illinois bill that could help tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants attend college is a step closer to becoming law.

Emanuel backs Illinois DREAM Act

May. 13, 2011
Chicago’s most powerful politicians are lining up behind Illinois and federal bills that would give some undocumented immigrants a boost.