There Isn’t A Comprehensive Map Of CAFOs, But Computers Could Change That
There are thousands of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, around the United States, but no one knows the exact number.
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Comptroller Stops Payment On Bungled State Employee Benefits System
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is suspending more than $5.7 million in payments for a mismanaged state technology contract.
City Council Endorses Plan To Share Sales Tax If New Costco Builds At Mall
UPDATE: A sales tax revenue-sharing agreement with Costco won the unanimous support of Champaign City Council members Tuesday night. During a study session, council members endorsed a proposal to share $2.75 million in future tax revenue with Costco, if it builds on a site at Market Place Mall.
Middle School Kids In Mahomet Get A Lesson In Good Internet Conduct From Google
Middle school kids in the Champaign County town of Mahomet got a lesson last week on playing safe online, courtesy of Google.
‘Truth In Our Times’ With David McCraw; A Preview Of Ebertfest 2019
One of Illinois’ biggest film festival is back this week! Chaz Ebert joins us to talk about the line-up that moviegoers can expect during this year’s Ebertfest. But first, David McCraw is one of the chief lawyers for the New York Times. And the Central Illinois native has a new book out called 'Truth In Our Times: Inside The Fight For Press Freedom in An Age Of Alternative Facts.'