Illinois Issues: Sacred Buildings In An Age of Decline
A growing number of Illinois church congregations are being forced to make a once-unthinkable decision: either change locations or disband altogether. But moving out doesn’t always mean the end.
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Warrant Suggests Broad Corruption Case
The federal investigation into state Senator Martin Sandoval involves lobbyists, government officials, and construction companies. That’s according to a newly released copy of a search warrant for the senator’s Springfield office.
Record Numbers Signed Up For Expungement Summit
This Saturday, nearly 300 Champaign County residents will gather at a church in Urbana to try to get their criminal records expunged or sealed.
Illinois Aims To Give Those Affected By The War On Drugs A Leg Up In Cannabis Industry
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration acknowledges that the war on cannabis disproportionately affects low-income communities of color. State officials are now taking steps to ensure those who've been negatively impacted have a leg up when Illinois legalizes adult-use cannabis in 2020.
Beckman Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With ‘Science Showcase’ Event
The University of Illinois’ Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology in Urbana is hosting a series of events this week to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One of the events includes a Science Showcase event by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Beckman Atrium.
