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The countywide Boneyard Arts Festival is now in its 15th year. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline previewed this year's event, presented by 40 North/88 West, with Smile Politely arts and culture writer Sarah Keim.
A Chicago law firm representing a group of mostly rural school superintendents sued the state of Illinois Wednesday. They're asking Gov. Bruce Rauner and the state board of education to come up with a funding formula that would help schools meet the state's learning standards.
A newcomer to the Champaign City Council hopes to see the city offer the same protections for those living in the country illegally that Urbana officials have provided. Alicia Beck topped 32-year incumbent Michael LaDue Tuesday to win the District 2 council seat, 63 to 37 percent. Beck says some of her backers want Champaign to explore the idea of becoming a sanctuary city, which Urbana reaffirmed in late 2016.
On the 21st: Domestic violence agencies in Illinois haven’t received funding from the state since last July. We checked in with several of them to hear about the impact of the shortfall on their services. We also spoke with the Republican Senator behind the "taxpayer bargain" proposal aimed at balancing the state budget.
As Illinois enters its 22nd month without a real budget, the state services most affected by the political fight include those that help victims of domestic violence.
