Economy sending students back home to college

A few months ago, Rebecca Gottlieb faced a difficult choice: continue on at her $50,000-a-year private school in Massachusetts, or leave her new friends and life and enroll at a cheaper school near home in Washington. Continue reading ...

State Lawmakers Vote for Education Cuts

State Lawmakers Vote for Education Cuts

The state could break a promise to help thousands of students pay for college. A committee of lawmakers voted to cut financial aid programs, such as the promise scholarship.

Miles J. Zaremski: A Lot of Tired Feet Can Reform Health Care

Miles J. Zaremski: A Lot of Tired Feet Can Reform Health Care
Due to my background, an inquiry of me was made to join two organizations, the Illinois branch of Healthcare For American Now (HCAN) and Illinois Main Street Alliance, in their efforts to meet with Members of Congress from Illinois on June 24/25 regarding health care reform. HCAN is a nationwide effort representing some 30 million to bring about change in health care. Main Street Alliance represents small businesses countrywide, including 500 or so in Illinois. Led by Illinois Campaign Dire

Pa. mother charged with changing daughter's grades

Pa. mother charged with changing daughter's grades
A high school secretary illegally changed grades in a school computer system to improve her daughter's class standing, according to criminal charges filed Thursday.