Rauner Appoints New U Of I Trustees Board Member
On Tuesday Governor Bruce Rauner appointed Chicago Attorney and University of Illinois alumnus Sanford ‘Sandy’ Perl to the U of I Board of Trustees—a position that has been vacant since January 2017.
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Rauner Open To Suggestions On When To Impose Death Penalty
Governor Bruce Rauner proposed bringing back the death penalty in an amendatory veto of a gun bill, calling for its use in just two types of homicide. However, he says he’s also open to other suggestions for the use of capital punishment.
Champaign Police Officer Charged With Vehicle Burglaries In Fisher
A Champaign Police officer was arraigned on burglary charges Tuesday in connection with a string of motor vehicle break-ins in the nearby town of Fisher.
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Why Charity Is An Important Part Of Ramadan; The Equal Rights Amendment; Toxic Algal Blooms
On the 21st: As the Equal Rights Amendment makes its way through the General Assembly, we hear from voices who agree and disagree with this measure. Plus, why environmental groups are worried about an increase in toxic algal blooms in our nation's waterways. But first, tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan for Muslims across North America; we'll hear about the important role charity plays in this holy month for Muslims.
Reporter Takes Deep-Dive Into Illini Country In Search Of Chief
Chief Illiniwek was officially retired in 2007. But as Chris Quintana of The Chronicle of Higher Education discovered, he never really went away. Chief's ongoing presence is something that's been covered before - but it remains a point of contention on campus.