Progress Illinois

The U.S. Education Department announced a settlement agreement Thursday with DeVry University over its alleged use of misleading job placement claims in advertising and recruitment materials. 

A recent analysis of 57 Midwest public colleges and universities shows that “most Illinois schools suffered significant decreases in enrollment from fall 2015-2016” after the yearlong state budget impasse. 

State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) launched an effort Thursday to make Illinois community colleges and public universities free for in-state students.

ITT Technical Institute has ceased enrollment of new students, according to a statement posted Monday on the for-profit college’s website.