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You've probably noticed over the last few years that Illinois rarely makes a good showing in lists of "The Best _______ in America," but we do rank highly in many of the lists that a state would prefer not to. However, when it comes to colleges and universities, Forbes magazine says we're doing really well here in the Land of Lincoln.

Greg Bishop -- Illinois Radio Network The state not paying out on MAP grants as they have in the past could have long term impacts on the state’s workforce. That’s according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Lynne Baker, Managing Director of communications at the ISAC says a recent volunteer survey of the state’s community colleges -- both private, public -- that have used tax funded

Illinois News Network Several lawmakers think state universities can do more to shore up costs in the absence of state appropriations for higher education. Several state universities said they are taking steps to find savings but Democratic Representative Mary Flowers said now is an opportune time to find more savings while ensuring students aren’t punished through higher tuition...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network The budget downgrades in Illinois have been extended to universities – six of them in Illinois. Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the credit rating of Eastern Illinois, Governors State, Northeastern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Western Illinois Universities...