The University of Illinois formally introduced their new president, Michael Hogan (most recently of the University of Connecticut), yesterday and he addressed the challenges that the school faces. Commenting on the hundreds of millions of dollars that the school is owed by the state, Hogan said, "We are going to be looking very clearly at how we can focus our resources to make sure the best parts of the university remain intact and continue to improve." Some measures already being taken include a 9.5 percent tuition hike and unpaid furlough days for faculty and administrators. more ›

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Since 1989, 404 homes have been razed in Glencoe, including dozens considered to be historically significant. A 150-year-old Dundee Road home--the village's oldest--was leveled two years ago. more ›