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Big Ten · EvanstonCHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern University has reached a settlement with former longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald two years after he sued the prestigious school amid a team hazing scandal, attorneys and the school announced Thursday. “Though I maintain Northwestern had no legal basis to terminate my employment for cause under the terms of my Employment Agreement, in the interest of resolving this matter and, in particular, to relieve my family …See the Story
Northwestern Reaches Settlement with Football Coach Who Was Fired Amid Hazing Scandal
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoCHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for its new Education Building. The new building is slated to house Northeastern Illinois University's Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education.See the Story
Northeastern Illinois University Breaks Ground on New Education Building
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JB Pritzker · IllinoisIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday signed into law two measures he said were aimed at fortifying the state’s status as a safe haven for abortion rights.The two-term Democrat moved to expand on Illinois’ existing interstate “shield laws” to protect abortion providers from out-of-state criminal liability.The other measure Pritzker approved was pushed by student activists and would require public universities and colleges to offer access to contrac…See the Story
Pritzker Expands Safeguards to Abortion Providers, Drug Access to University Students
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