U Of I Flash Index Indicates Growing Illinois Economy
U of I Economist Fred Giertz says Illinois is experiencing its highest economic growth in 20 months.
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Public Housing In Southern Illinois; State Lottery Prizes; Distracted Driving; NWS Wildfire Update
On the 21st: The closing of several public housing units in southern Illinois, leaving many residents without homes. Also, buying lottery games that actually have no top prizes. And a new measure is being passed to enact stricter penalties for distracted driving. Plus, there is a risk of wildfires because of the dry weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Reporter Finds Carrying A Gun Carries Weighty Responsibility
In the wake of mass shootings comes the debate around gun laws. This week, I explore a different angle: the personal responsibility of carrying a firearm.
Classical:BTS To Spotlight Six Central Illinois Classical Stories
Classical:BTS, or Behind the Scenes, is a six-part WILL video web series that you can watch starting Tuesday evening. It’s a look at some of the lesser seen and heard stories about classical music in central Illinois, and a follow-up to the award-winning 2015 web series Art:BTS.
Unit 4 School Board To Vote Wednesday On Resolution To Deny Charter School
The Champaign Unit Four School Board will vote on a resolution to deny an application for a proposed charter school, at a special meeting Wednesday night.