Champaign-Urbana Schools Seeking Mentors To Support Immigrant Children
The school-based mentorship program CU 1-to-1 is seeking more mentors, especially for immigrant children who need extra support.
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Champaign County Program Aims To Cut Recidivism, Boost Employment For Young Adults
A new program from the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission has set some ambitious goals to cut recidivism and boost educational attainment and employment rates over the next three years for 18 to 24 year olds who have had some contact with the justice system. The initiative is called the Young Adult Reentry Program (YARP).
Dosunmu, Illinois Beat No. 13 Maryland 78-67 At MSG
Ayo Dosunmu scored 20 points to help the Fighting Illini (6-14, 2-7 Big Ten) snap a two-game skid by handing the Terrapins their second straight conference loss. Tevian Jones had 18 points, and Andres Feliz had 15.
State’s High Court Referees Environmental Regulators’ Groundwater Battle
The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to settle a fight between two of the state’s environmental regulators. At issue is whether certain waste disposal sites should have to do groundwater testing.
UPDATE: Trump Signs Short-Term Bill To End Government Shutdown, But Border Fight Still Looms
The longest government shutdown in history ended after President Trump signed a bipartisan three-week stopgap funding measure late Friday. Several agencies had been partially shuttered for 35 days.