Legislation Would Let Judges Depart From Mandatory Minimums — But Only On A Few Crimes
Illinois lawmakers are moving to give judges more discretion in sentencing people convicted of certain crimes.
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How One Mother’s Battle Is Changing Police Training On Disabilities
Working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, like Down syndrome or autism, can be complex and challenging even for those with years of training. But one group — law enforcement — often encounters people with these conditions in high-stress situations, with little or no training at all. Patti Saylor knows all too well what the consequences of that can be.
Roger Ebert Fellows Talk Ebertfest 2019
In this web exclusive, the Roger Ebert Fellows, Eunice Alpasan, Pari Apostolakos, and Curtis Cook talk with film critic Michael Phillips about the films shown so far at the 2019 Ebertfest and what other films they're looking forward to.
Boneyard Creek Community Day Gives Waterways Their Annual Cleanup
Hundreds of volunteers are expected to come out to Boneyard Creek in Champaign-Urbana Saturday morning, April 12, to take part in the 14th annual Boneyard Creek Community Day.
By The Numbers: What The USDA’s Latest Census Tells Us About American Agriculture
It’s been five years since the last ag census. Since 2012, the U.S. has lost about 70,000 farms, saw the average age of farmers go up and prices for certain commodities go down.