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Higher ed spending up as enrollment plummets at Illinois universities

Silence DoGood - September 7, 2025

The Illinois Policy Institute found that state government spending on higher education in Illinois increased over $2 billion as enrollment dropped by more than 106,000 students between 2009 and 2024. #colleges

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South Suburban College Addresses Potential Faculty Strike with Commitment to Resolution and Transparency

Silence DoGood - November 20, 2024

Under the current proposal, faculty are anticipated to receive an average salary increase of approximately 13% by mid-2025, implemented in two increments in January and August 2025. #strike

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Unions Look to State for Solutions After Year of Higher Ed Labor Action

Silence DoGood - December 27, 2023

In addition to staff negotiations, the past 12 months have seen a wave of strikes led by faculty unions. #highereducation #union #strike

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