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A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men’s basketball team featured a competitive game but an racial slur from a fan.

Union organizers say a strike is still possible after expressing disappointment with the universitys contract offer for 450+ graduate workers. Read for details on the offer and more union comments.

Charges will not be filed against a former University High School substitute teacher accused of allegedly “putting hands on a student.”

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Charges will not be filed against a former University High School substitute teacher accused of allegedly “putting hands on a student.” McLean County State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds said Michael Troll, 64, would not face battery counts or another charges for the alleged actions, which were against a person under the age of 18. […]

Hundreds of Illinois State University faculty could soon be part of their own union.

Union organizers are sharing what theyve learned in talks with certain Illinois State University faculty and what priorities they focusing on to better public higher education.

A substitute teacher at University High School was arrested Tuesday after an alleged incident involving a student, according to WGLT. WGLT reported that Michael Troll was arrested by the Illinois State University Police at the school. Troll was previously a U-High teacher and a football coach at the school for several years. Troll remains on […]

A University High School substitute teacher in Normal was arrested on Tuesday for an alleged battery against a student.

Former director of teaching and learning Alan Bates, 52, was arraigned on Sept. 8 at McLean County Law and Justice Center.

In a statement, Illinois State University officials said the board will seek authorization to work with an external search firm to facilitate hiring a new president.