New Law Will Force Insurers To Pay Death Benefits
Beginning in 2018, insurance companies must become more diligent in notifying beneficiaries of life insurance policies.
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Local Human Services Group Recovers After Budget Crisis, Looks To Future
As we look back on 2017, one of the big stories was the two-year budget crisis that finally came to an end. The lack of a budget hit several human service agencies hard, including Champaign-based Courage Connection.
Barbara Mahany: ‘Motherprayer: Lessons In Loving’; Illinois High School Sports Stories
On this encore edition of The 21st: We revisit our conversation with Chicago writer Barbara Mahany about her book, 'Motherprayer: Lessons In Loving.' Plus, why the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is collecting stories of high school sports in Illinois.
Champaign & Urbana Activate Sidewalk Snow Removal Requirements
In the wake of a Christmas Eve snowfall that dropped 3.2 inches of snow on the area, the cities of Urbana and Champaign have activated their sidewalk snow removal requirements for certain areas with high pedestrian traffic.
Illinois Issues: Stories Of The Year
Illinois lawmakers ended the state budget impasse and made big changes to how the state pays for public schools. The state also wrestled with the debate over abortion and a nationwide rise in hate incidents.