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Illinois Law Streamlines Zoning Process For Wind Farms
Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicts growth in wind-energy development after signing a law streamlining zoning rules.
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Farmers Using More Conservation Techniques Despite Lower Enrollment In Federal Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture data show the amount of land in the largest federal conservation programs has decreased nationwide and in many Midwest and Plains states. But that doesn’t mean farmers are ignoring soil health, nutrient runoff or erosion problems.
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Illinois Issues: Weighing Legal Marijuana & Criminal Justice
Politicians spearheading the effort to legalize recreational marijuana say revenue isn't the driving force. It's about promoting criminal and social justice for people of color who have been unfairly targeted by the war on drugs.
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What’s The Value Of A College In Prison Program — Beyond Recidivism?
There are roughly 200 college in prison programs nationwide, including in Illinois, and there's debate over whether they make a difference.
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U Of I Professor Under Investigation, Placed On Leave
Joe Petry, a clinical professor of economics who once ran for mayor of Champaign, has been placed on administrative leave by the University of Illinois, pending results of an investigation.
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Fire Temporarily Closes Illini Union Basement
An electrical fire occurred Thursday morning at the Einstein Bros. Bagels located in the basement of the 78-year-old Illini Union building on the University of Illinois campus.
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Engineering School To Be 2nd U Of I College Named For Benefactor
The University of Illinois College of Engineering is on track to be renamed the Grainger College of Engineering next month, as it receives a $100 million gift from the Grainger Foundation. The university’s board of trustees is expected to vote on the name change at its May 16 meeting in Springfield.
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WGLT To Take Over Operations At Peoria Public Radio Station WCBU
Illinois State University and Bradley University have signed an agreement in which WGLT-FM will assume operations of WCBU-FM in Peoria starting June 1.
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READ: The Mueller Report, With Redactions
Attorney General William Barr has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election to Congress and the public.
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Watch Live: Attorney General Barr Briefs Reporters About The Mueller Report
Attorney General William Barr delivers a press conference at the Justice Department ahead of the expected release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. A redacted version of the report is expected to be released on Thursday.
