U. of I. backs deal that would set benchmarks in exchange for state funding - Dawn Rhodes, Chicago Tribune

In an attempt to overcome unprecedented budget gridlock in Springfield, University of Illinois trustees Thursday backed a quid pro quo deal that would secure funding for the university's three campuses. The proposal would guarantee state funding for the next five years, starting with $662 million this coming year. In exchange, the university would commit to enrolling a minimum threshold of in-state undergraduates, increasing financial aid and limiting tuition increases to the rate of inflation. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-university-of-illinois-budget-bill-20161110-story.html