Today's snowfall is just the beginning of a week of extreme weather headed our way. We are putting in place our Emergency Preparedness Plan to ensure every Illinoisan is safe during this winter storm.
The State of Illinois is working with banks and credit unions to assist furloughed federal workers with certain bills during this difficult time. A number of banks and credit unions across the state have agreed to provide aid:
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Today, I was sworn in as the 43rd governor of Illinois. This state has a bright future, and I am looking forward to taking on big challenges and working to improve the lives of all Illinoisans.
Heard that Illinois' public universities cost more than out-of-state universities. Not so! Check out this graph about in-state tuition and fees for the 4 largest Illinois universities compared to similar out-of state universities. This is after grants, waivers, scholarships, etc:
We shared large university cost data yesterday because Illinois schools ARE affordable. Here's the scoop on tuition and fees at smaller in-state universities versus similar out-of-state universities (after grants, waivers, scholarships, etc):
One year later, the generous gift from #ILLINOIS alumni Larry & Beth Gies continues to have an impact.
"The gift has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for student scholarships, money for a faculty recruiting and support for online initiatives."
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With Illinois College2Career, (@ILC2C) students can see what the value is in attending @UChicago, @NorthwesternU or any of the great schools in Illinois.
Applications to MBA programs at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and other elite schools are down for the first time in years. The reason? A booming economy and waning interest from international students. https://t.co/CrJO3qOJeD
This crowd is so engaged and we are so happy to see the QHS gym filled with so many amazing educators to hear @topdogteaching share her incredible knowledge and insight. #QC2018… https://t.co/i3lSLoYyLF
We're going to show off https://t.co/qnsKqt1swr at this years @qcyconference this Thursday. Looking forward to connecting with educators from West-Central Illinois and parts beyond.
@IllinoisIDES gave a demonstration of the @ILC2C website today during the quarterly Employment Security Advisory Board meeting. Board members said they believe the tool will help give parents and students direction as they choose among the state's fine colleges and universities.
IDES Director Jeff Mays touts the Illinois College2Career Website at this week's Illinois Association of Superintendents of Schools Statewide Membership Meeting. Please go to https://t.co/LMq7cWh2Ti for more.