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Threats Facing Chicago Universities in 2026

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The Trump administration continues to threaten Chicago colleges and universities with federal funding cuts and lawsuits. WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip tells Jacoby Cochran the stories she's following this year, including Northwestern’s settlement, and what to know about student loans. 

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