LISTEN: NPR’s Richard Harris Discusses His Career, New Book
NPR's longtime science correspondent reflects on some of his career highlights, and discusses his new book "Rigor Mortis," which looks at some of the flaws in biomedical research.
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State Senator Asks Attorney General To Investigate Natural Gas Leak
A state senator representing western Champaign County is asking the Illinois Attorney General to investigate Peoples Gas, after a natural gas leak contaminated at least five private water wells north of Mahomet.
Pritzker Says He’ll Blend Business, Government Expertise
Democratic candidate for governor JB Pritzker said Thursday he knows the difference between running a business and running government and is experienced in both, unlike the two other wealthy businessmen—Bruce Rauner and Donald Trump—who’ve struggled in their transition to public office.
NIU Board Approves 3-Percent Campuswide Pay Increase; Cuts Out-Of-State Tuition
A 3-percent pay increase for Northern Illinois University faculty and staff was approved Thursday morning by the NIU Board of Trustees, which then voted to extend the raise to employees in union bargaining units that still are negotiating contracts but have signed off on the increase.
Neediest Schools Still Waiting For New Funding
The debate over school funding dominated much of the legislative session, and concluded with a compromise plan designed to send more state funds to the neediest districts. But so far, those districts haven't gotten any extra funds.