| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 22, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 22, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/illinois-lawmakers-push-university-funding-overhaul-amid-regional-enrollment-drops-and-u-of-i-opposition/ |
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SPRINGFIELD — With enrollment plunging at many of Illinois’ regional
universities, state leaders are again pressing a sweeping overhaul of higher
education funding — one that would steer more money to smaller campuses despite
firm opposition from the state’s flagship system, the University of Illino...