Panel discusses inequality in school funding

CHAMPAIGN – In terms of money, Illinois schools are among the most inequitable in the country, and state government needs to shake up the funding structure.

That's according to former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and former University of Illinois President Stanley Ikenberry, who spoke on the politics and public policy of school finance at a Thursday lecture hosted by both the UI College of Law and the Institute for Government and Public Affairs.

Also on this date

• Vermilion lawyers request action to reduce crime
• Jury unable to reach verdict in murder trial
• Urbana fire engulfs house
• Mercury instruments collected in cleanup
• Dom's restaurant to close after four decades
• Officials reveal proposed Unit 7 tax levy
• Antioch to provide option to suspended students
• Violent crimes down this year
• YWCA to benefit family for holidays
• World AIDS Day: Local health officials stress prevention
• Ex-teacher's abuse trial moved
• Obituaries