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Higher education officials say guardianship scam is not widespread problem

Higher education officials say guardianship scam is not widespread problem

— August 12, 2019

Officials from several public universities in Illinois told a panel of state lawmakers Thursday, Aug. 8 they do not believe there is widespread abuse of court-ordered guardianships…

Feds investigate Cicero School District 99 for discrimination
— February 12, 2017

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights opened an investigation into Cicero School District 99 on Dec. 30, 2016, community members said. Activists from community group…

Illinois lawmakers split on Trump’s choice for head of education
— December 14, 2016

Lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol are split on President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Education. How they feel about Betsy DeVos comes down to how they…