St. Louis and Quad Cities Students: Applying for In-State Tuition at UIS

Are you a student from St. Louis or the Quad Cities dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has a fantastic opportunity just for you. UIS is offering in-state tuition to out-of-state students from your areas. We'll guide you through the application process, ensuring you don't miss out on this game-changing chance to make your academic dreams come true.

Everything you wanted to know about Ranked-Choice Voting (and maybe somethings you didn’t)

Everything you wanted to know about Ranked-Choice Voting (and maybe somethings you didn’t)

In recent months, there has been increased news coverage of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Illinois. Two events help explain this coverage. First, the City of Evanston became the first city in Illinois to adopt RCV for all voters in the city (as opposed to only for those deployed as part of the military) following a referendum where approximately 82% of voters supported RCV.

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson defies respectability politics: Is a paradigm shift underway?

The recent election of Brandon Johnson as Chicago’s new mayor has been the center of attention in the US this week. As public safety concerns top the priority list for Chicagoans, political observers are attempting to explain the appeal of Johnson, who emphasized community investment and alternatives to policing to restore order in Chicago, in contrast to his opponent Paul Vallas who promised to pursue a tough-on-crime agenda.