A local university is seeing a new record in admissions!
Officials say more than 23,000 students were admitted to the University of Illinois for the 2017-18 school year.
Director of undergraduate admissions Andrew Borst says he expects next years freshman class to be similar in size, academic quality, diversity and residency.
Associate spokesman of public affairs Robin Kaler says the staffs dedication to promoting U of I's education has helped student recruitment.