Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says about 70% of the students who leave the state to go to college never return, so he's pushing legislation that would allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees at a discount.

The governor said the program would make bachelor's degrees more accessible and higher education more affordable.

Gov. JB Pritzker stopped by Madison County Monday to continue to push a proposal he says will benefit both Illinois college students and businesses.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is backing new legislation that would allow community colleges in Illinois to offer four-year bachelor’s degrees in high demand fields. Officials point to a recent survey that revealed that 75% of Illinois community college students would pursue a bachelor's degree if they could complete it at their current