Ammons Wants Stronger Reforms In Cannabis Bill
State Representative Carol Ammons said during a recent interview it will be difficult for her to get behind a proposed bill to legalize cannabis without significant changes to the legislation.
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Critics Say USDA Plan To Move Federal Agencies Could Hurt Research Vital For Farmers
A couple of federal agencies you probably haven't heard of keep track of what farmers grow, what Americans eat and how the country's entire food system operates. And the Trump administration wants them out of Washington, D.C.
Urbana City Council To Vote On Agreement With New Hotel Developer
There’s a new developer lined up to buy and reopen the Urbana Landmark Hotel. And Mayor Diane Marlin says this new project is worth the city’s investment.
Pritzker Proposes Massive Building Plan, And The Tax Increases To Pay For It
llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is finally getting specific on what could be in a massive statewide building plan — and what taxes and fees could be raised to pay for it.
Illinois Issues: How’d Illinois Prisons Lose $3.4m Of Stuff?
News Analysis — The Illinois Department of Corrections did not fare well in a recent state audit. Among the findings was that the agency could not account for 3,568 pieces of equipment.