Illinois Issues: Ten Years Later, Has Illinois Learned The Right Lessons From Blagojevich?
News Analysis — Sunday, December 9, marked the 10th anniversary of the day the FBI arrested Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
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Final Farm Bill: Hemp’s In, Food-Aid Work Requirements Are Out
The long-awaited final version of the farm bill was unveiled Monday night, and it hews closer to the previous piece of massive legislation — aside from legalizing hemp on a national level.
‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ Teaches How To Help In A Crisis Situation
A free training event offered this week by the Champaign County Mental Health Board teaches the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in children and teens.
IL SCOTUS Pension Ruling; More Out Of State Abortions Happening In IL; Illinois’ First Dark Sky Park
On The 21st: Last year more than 5,500 women came to Illinois to have abortions—about 1,000 more than the year before. Plus, astronomy fans got some good news, as Champaign County. now has the state’s first dark sky park. But first, the Illinois Supreme Court has struck down a law that was designed to limit union leaders from paying themselves disproportionately high pensions.
Duckworth Raises Questions About FEMA Aid During Tour Of Taylorville Tornado Damage
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) raised concerns about federal aid for rural communities during a tour of tornado damage in Taylorville on Friday.