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Pros and cons of reopening Illinois schools during the pandemic

The surge of COVID-19 cases in Illinois ended with more than 1,900 new cases in a single day on the last day of July. With that in mind, should students return to school in the fall? Before the outbreak, Chicago public school students were expecting a return to in-person schooling on September 8. There are both pros and cons regarding returning to school in September. Let’s examine both, despite not having a precise answer on what will happen for the […]

todayAugust 11, 2020 37

Chicago Lightfoot

Chicagoland Region

Chicago Public Schools to begin school year with remote learning

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Chicago Public Schools announced Wednesday that schools will begin with remote learning when the school year begins in the fall. CPS CEO Janice Jackson and Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the plan Wednesday, seeking to assure parents that while learning would take place exclusively online the schools would not be "cobbling things together" as Jackson suggested was the case when schools closed in March. "There will be more of a traditional infrastructure that you see in a school […]

todayAugust 5, 2020 32

Business News

What do you know about Bitcoin hashing?

The operation of the mathematical and cryptographic in the hash function which is its sequence. That produces results in it, such as by its fingerprints or their signature. They are generally used to protect it through the transfer of information from two different computer systems.  The hash function, which is, in particular, tries its best to make messages from the computer possible in the context of it. For example, you will need to find the difference between the two identical […]

todayJuly 27, 2020 66

Education

Lincoln Land CC to slash online class fees for fall semester

SPRINGFIELD -- Distance learners and students uncertain about attending classes in-person across mid-Illinois are getting some good news from Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC). LLCC is slashing its online class fee by 50 percent for the fall 2020 semester. Normally set for $39.74 per credit hour, the change makes it $19.87 per credit hour for the upcoming semester. “Cutting the online fee by 50% can save students hundreds of dollars in these uncertain financial times,” states LLCC President Dr. Charlotte Warren, […]

todayJuly 22, 2020 42

East Central Illinois Region

EIU trustees considering a hike to tuition rates

CHARLESTON -- Undergraduate students currently attending or seeking to attend Eastern Illinois University as freshmen could see their tuition rates higher this academic year. The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to increase student tuition rates when they meet Friday afternoon. A look at the potential tuition rate hikes If there is an approval of the proposal, resident undergraduate students will notice a $6.04 per semester hour increase. Currently, the semester hour rate sits at $302; […]

todayJune 26, 2020 96

Consumer Alerts

Five tips to choosing the best university for higher education

Applying for university is one of the most exciting experiences of anyone’s life. However, it’s also one of the most daunting and one that can prove to be very difficult. This is a choice that you’ll have to thoroughly consider before taking the leap. Moreover, you need to know you’ve made the right decision from the beginning. How do you do this?  Research courses While most universities will offer a handful of the same subjects (e.g. English, mathematics, science, etc.), […]

todayApril 29, 2020 37

remote learning

Business & Lifestyle

Gov. Pritzker declares remote learning days continue through end of academic year

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that in-person learning in schools will not resume for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Remote learning days will take place for all K-12 education for the remainder of the school year. This announcement following careful consideration of science and from close consultations with public health leaders and experts across Illinois and nationwide. Pritzker states during Friday's press conference, "Our decisions must follow the science and the science says […]

todayApril 17, 2020 80

Business & Lifestyle

Your mortgage and the impact by the coronavirus epidemic

Because of the coronavirus, many people are facing financial challenges, including paying their mortgage. If you’re unable to make your mortgage payments, a foreclosure could cause you to lose your home. Federal and some private lenders are offering borrowers temporary help. This includes stopping or delaying foreclosure or modifying the mortgage. However, these measures don’t apply to everyone. If you need help, research the options available to you for getting through these tough times. Learn about available Federally-backed mortgage relief […]

todayApril 17, 2020 15

Business & Lifestyle

Four smart business moves to implement in 2020

Running a small business is a difficult task on its own. However, there are even more tasks to deal with during a global pandemic. This year has been an interesting time for everyone with the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic. When managing a business, there are things to help survive anything coming your way.  Be flexible As we have seen, life can change very quickly. Those sudden changes include the way we do business. The companies that survive the unexpected turns of […]

todayApril 14, 2020 30

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