House rejects ‘ban-the-box’ college admissions bill
SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- The Illinois House rejected a "ban-the-box" bill that opponents said could make college campuses more dangerous. The measure would have prohibited any college or university in the state from asking about or considering an applicant’s criminal history during the admissions process. State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) represents the 70th District, which includes Northern Illinois University. “When … we are going to have 17- and 18-year old children gone from home for the first time in their […]
