University of Illinois
U of Illinois requiring vaccination for on-campus students

Jun. 21, 2021 07:11 PM EDT
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois is requiring students attending classes in person this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before stepping...

University of Iowa's incoming President Barbara Wilson is introduced during a news conference, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa Board of Regents appointed Wilson on Friday, to succeed Bruce Harreld, who is retiring after leading the campus since 2015, after interviewing four finalists in closed session. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
U. of Illinois official to be next U. of Iowa president

By Ryan J. Foley Apr. 30, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

FDA issues emergency-use authorization for U of I COVID test

Mar. 01, 2021 05:31 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 saliva test developed by the...

Kelsie Campbell, a student at Florida International University in Miami, poses for a photo on campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. When Campbell, who is part Jamaican and part British, heard in both the British and American media that Black and ethnic minorities were being disproportionately hurt by the pandemic, she wanted to focus on why. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic

By Michelle R. Smith And Kathy Young Nov. 17, 2020 12:04 AM EST

FILE - In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Phil Conklin unloads corn from a truck at the Heartland Co-op, in Redfield, Iowa. The federal government said Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, it would give farmers another $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they've experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
USDA plans additional $14B for farmers reeling from virus

By David Pitt Sep. 18, 2020 02:28 PM EDT

Illinois Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 03:36 PM EDT
Here are excerpts of editorials that appeared in newspapers around Illinois. September 4, 2020 Chicago Tribune ...

A teacher of the Melissa Bassi school takes the COVID-19 serological test in a medical centre in Rome, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. All teachers are supposed to be tested before the start of the school year. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)
The Latest: Beijing airport receives international flights

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

Illinois Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 04:51 PM EDT
Here are editorials from newspapers published in Illinois. August 24, 2020 Chicago Tribune ...

Illinois officials hope testing can control virus on campus

Aug. 22, 2020 02:13 PM EDT
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois officials expect confirmed cases of the coronavirus to rise as classes begin Monday in Champaign-Urbana but they...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo removes a mask as he holds a news conference in a Monday, June 15, 2020 file photo, in Tarrytown, N.Y. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes the reins of the group representing the nation’s governors, which has played a pivotal role in communicating with the Trump administration about state needs during the coronavirus pandemic. As head of the bipartisan National Governors Association, Cuomo will have to walk a fine line between his naturally combative style with the White House and a deferential approach favored by Republicans. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Cuomo takes over governors group as virus batters states

By Marina Villeneuve Aug. 05, 2020 07:09 AM EDT

UIC wraps up oral history project on former Chicago mayor

Aug. 02, 2020 09:51 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — University of Illinois at Chicago officials have wrapped up a two-year oral history project chronicling the leadership of former Chicago Mayor...

UIC get $22M in federal money for health research programs

Jul. 19, 2020 02:48 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The University of Illinois at Chicago will receive $22 million in federal funding for health research programs over the next five years. ...

Illinois Editorial Roundup

By The Associated Press Jul. 08, 2020 01:37 PM EDT
Here are excerpts of editorial opinions from newspapers throughout Illinois. July 7, 2020 Chicago Sun-Times ...

Drool, please: University rolls out saliva tests for virus

Jul. 07, 2020 07:54 PM EDT
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Students and staff at the University of Illinois can be tested for the coronavirus with a saliva sample instead of an uncomfortable nasal...

University of Illinois announces fall in-person instruction

Jun. 18, 2020 09:42 PM EDT
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — In-person instruction will take place in the fall at the University of Illinois, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place to protect...

University of Illinois creates fund to offset tuition hike

Apr. 21, 2020 08:40 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois System has created a fund to provide financial aid to students who are facing increased economic distress due...

Union gains COVID-19 pay for nurses at Chicago hospital

Apr. 03, 2020 07:08 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago hospital and its nurses union have agreed on hazard pay for nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...