Rauner Signs HB 40, Bill Expanding Abortion Coverage
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed HB 40, legislation that provides state health insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions.
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$10 Million Park District Project To Serve More Kids
Look for a new community center on the north side of Champaign to offer more opportunities for young people.
Hazing At Wheaton College; Bradley University’s Music Industry Program; West Nile Virus In Illinois
On the 21st: We talk to a Daily Herald reporter and an expert on hazing for the latest on the Wheaton College football hazing case. Plus, we hear how Bradley University's music industry program is opening doors throughout the entertainment industry, and we learn how West Nile virus is still a concern for Illinois.
Underwood ‘Surprised’ At Arrests Of NCAA Assistant Coaches
University of Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood says he’s “surprised” by the arrest of four NCAA assistant coaches by the FBI this week.
Rose’s Higher Ed Plan Faces Thorny Battle
Illinois ranks second highest in the nation for one very dubious distinction: Losing high school graduates to out-of-state colleges. Only New Jersey loses more college students than Illinois, and that's according to counts taken before Illinois starved its universities during the two-year budget impasse.