Racial Justice Task Force Looks For Public Input
The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force wants to hear from you after it released 31 recommendations to improve racial justice in the county.
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Treatment Court Offers Second Chance for Veterans
Illinois Circuit Courts will be required to have a special treatment court for veterans, starting next year. The initiative aims to reduce recidivism among soldiers who are struggling with mental health and addiction. The tenth circuit court in Peoria already offers a veteran’s treatment court and is awaiting certification to meet the Jan. 1st deadline.
AFSCME Members March As Contract Talks Continue At U Of I
Restoration of step-pay increases is one of the goals of two AFSCME locals engaged in contract negotiations with the University of Illinois.
Peoples Gas Holds Meetings About Gas Leaks For Skeptical Public
Representatives from Peoples Gas are attempting to reassure skeptical residents in rural Mahomet that the natural gas leak from December 2016 is under control and it is working with homeowners who have contaminated wells.
‘Healthy Eating’ Facts And Fictions; Rural Homelessness; Women In Comedy Weigh In On Louis C.K.
On The 21st: What are the facts and fictions when it comes to eating healthy? Plus, we learn about rural homelessness in Illinois and talk to women in comedy about sexual harassment within the industry.