University of Illinois trustees begin search for new president

Administrators warn larger tuition increases are likely.

No-clout rules get 1st test at U. of I.

New University of Illinois policies aimed at keeping clout out of admissions face their first test starting next week.

Ex-chancellor's new gig

Herman to help interim president with transition.

A 'new chapter' at U. of I.

With chancellor's departure, campus can move beyond 'the trauma' of admissions scandal.

Tribune renews push to force U. of I. to release list

The Chicago Tribune on Tuesday sought to force the University of Illinois to release hundreds of names of applicants on the school's so-...

Ikenberry back at helm as U. of I. interim chief

Looking to move beyond the admissions scandal, the University of Illinois board of trustees Saturday named Stanley Ikenberry as interim...

Donors' kids get free ride at school

Universities must cover lawmakers' handouts.

Some got a second helping

State scholarships allowed some on clout list to get into U. of I.

President B. Joseph White resigns

Admissions scandal sinks U. of I. leader.

Admissions officers getting back to normal

Office still managing fallout of scandal that shook up board of trustees.

University of Illinois faculty and student leaders on Monday urged replacing top administrators

After clout admissions scandal, faculty Senate's vote recommends removing President B. Joseph White and Chancellor Richard Herman.

U. of I. ends admissions clout

Kennedy is new leader of board that kills practice.

U. of I. legal bills rise in admissions probes

The University of Illinois admissions scandal has cost the school about $440,000 in legal fees so far.

2 U. of I. trustees still ignore Quinn's call for resignations

A face-to-face meeting Friday did not defuse a political standoff between Gov. Pat Quinn and two University of Illinois trustees who...

University of Illinois: 4 more trustees offer to quit

The move sets up showdown between Gov. Pat Quinn and two holdouts.

Ex-dean calls herself 'victim' of admissions scandal

After testimony on University of Illinois abuses, Heidi Hurd left a message praising the chancellor she had criticized.

2 state politicians criticize clout lists, defend their own actions

Two state lawmakers testified Wednesday that the University of Illinois admissions process ought to be insulated from outside influences.

University of Illinois trustee resigns over admissions scandal

Trustee Lawrence Eppley urges other board members to quit.

University of Illinois: 2 former school presidents call for trustees' ouster

Admissions panel chairman Abner Mikva also says 'new voices' are needed.

U. of I. boss to testify on clout cases

Panel's focus: How much did he know, were laws broken?

3 top legislators turn down invitations to testify

Three of the state's most powerful legislative leaders have snubbed a commission investigating admissions abuses at the University of...

U. of I., in wake of admissions scandal, commissions a poll

Alumni, some state residents are surveyed about how university should respond.

University of Illinois fundraising official defends clout list

A key fundraiser at the University of Illinois defended the use of clout lists in the admissions process.

University of Illinois board chairman blames others

The University of Illinois' top trustee pointed the finger Tuesday at a past president, the chancellor and his own secretary.

University of Illinois e-mails show how clout got a job

Board chairman's future son-in-law landed $115,000-a-year position.

Trustee requested job help at U. of I.

University gave future son-in-law tailor-made, $115,000-a-year position.

Elite high schools from Chicago metro area fatten clout list

Hundreds of students on U. of I.'s clout list graduated from just 22 schools, all but 1 in the metro area.

University of Illinois trustees tell of Blagojevich influence

Ex-governor's behind-the-scenes influence recalled -- or not -- by U. of I. trustees.

Former U. of I. leaders put much of blame for clout list on trustees

Ex-Presidents Stanley Ikenberry and James Stukel and ex-Chancellors Morton Weir and Michael Aiken write to investigative panel.

11 kids bumped ahead of 149 peers

E-mail shows how clout aided students.

Squeeze on law school

Ex-dean says pressure by top officials 'incensed' her.

Chancellor says 'we have to fix' system

Chancellor Richard Herman testifies he sought jobs for law school grads after being forced to admit clouted student.

U. of I. chancellor to testify Monday before clout commission

State panel to hear from leader who routinely overruled admissions staff.

U. of I. athletic boosters get special treatment

Department officials supported U. of I. applicants linked to boosters.

Rod Blagojevich urged SIU to let 2 into law school

Neither 2005 applicant was admitted, university says.

Giannoulias aide put kid on clout list for priest

Greek Orthodox leader who vouched for girl helped treasurer raise campaign cash.

U. of I. admissions system changed in 2002, former employee says

Connected applicant was rejected and school official reversed decision, Montoya tells state panel.

U. of I. officials in admissions probe

Several of the University of Illinois' top administrators, lobbyists and admissions officials likely will be called to testify before a...

U. of I. admissions scandal: Pressure builds on university

Alumni and public officials reacted with everything from anger to shrugs Friday as they heard new e-mail revelations about the...

U. of I. jobs-for-entry scheme

What does it cost to get an unqualified student into the University of Illinois law school?

U. of I. trustees used clout list

In September 2006, the dean of the University of Illinois' law school e-mailed a colleague in admissions to say that a U. of I. trustee...

U. of I. medical school gave 2003 candidate unfair advantage

University of Illinois College of Medicine officials acknowledged Friday that an unqualified applicant pushed by Trustee Lawrence Eppley...

Whose relatives got clouted into U. of I.?

A relative of Chicago Ald. Frank Olivo's didn't have the required grades for a specialized accounting program at the University of Illinois...

University of Illinois scandal ripples to California

California legislator calls for investigation of U. of I. provost who soon will be chancellor at University of California-Davis.

3 Illinois universities subpoenaed in Rod Blagojevich probe

Feds seek evidence of former governor and aides' influence in admissions process.

Higher-ups called shots on clout list

U. of I. official: Admissions at times overruled.

Tribune sues U. of I. over admissions list

The Chicago Tribune filed a state lawsuit Tuesday against the University of Illinois demanding the immediate release of grade-point averages...

Will U. of I. probe have clout?

Lack of subpoena power may hinder Quinn commission.

Gov. Pat Quinn to create panel to probe U. of I. admissions

Former Judge Abner Mikva to chair Admissions Review Commission.

University of Illinois shields data on clouted students

The University of Illinois has refused a request by the Chicago Tribune for test scores and grade-point averages of applicants.

School president backs independent probe into admissions practices

The University of Illinois' top administrator voiced his support Monday for an independent investigation into admissions practices.

University of Illinois application clout list fallout grows

Legislator issues call for resignations, investigations of university leaders.

U. of I. leaders urged to quit

House committee chief also seeks probe of shadow admissions system.

U. of I. clout list put on suspension

The University of Illinois announced Monday that it will temporarily suspend the use of a clout list in the admissions process.

Upon further review

Unbeknown to most applicants and parents, the U. of I. does allow appeals -- especially for those with connections.

Most Big Ten schools publicize appeal option

Appeals aren't unusual at competitive colleges and universities, particularly state schools.

U. of I. more difficult to get into

Battle for admission means many applicants feel they need all the help they can get.

How politicians pressured university to admit students

State Sen. Chris Lauzen believed a student deserved admission to the University of Illinois law school in 2005.

Thompson, Blagojevich pulled strings at U. of I.

Former Gov. James Thompson says he was just another face in the crowd when it came to trying to influence university decisions on who to...

U. of I. admits it bowed to clout

Facing outrage over preferential treatment given to some well-connected University of Illinois applicants, school officials pledged to clean...

Clout goes to college

At a time when it's more competitive than ever to get into the University of Illinois, some students with subpar academic records are...

Time to go

"It seemed benign back then."

U. of I.'s cynical breach of public trust

New evidence has dropped the specter of public corruption into an increasingly infuriating scandal.

How about Clout U?

University of Illinois President B. Joseph White thinks it's a cheap shot for us to call his school "Rezko U."

U. of I., still hiding

"I always assume people in public positions will act rationally. I'm often wrong."

U. of I., still hiding

"I am a strong proponent of an open and transparent government ..."

U. of I. won't come clean

We were beginning to wonder if Gov. Pat Quinn understood how badly public confidence has been shaken by the University of Illinois' admissions...

Rezko U. policing itself

The consideration would be: Are they independent or not?"