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.
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.
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.
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.