Illinois Innocence Project Wins Grant For DNA Testing
The Illinois Innocence Project, based at the University of Illinois Springfield, has won a $641,000 grant for DNA testing intended to help exonerate wrongfully convicted inmates.
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Jesse Jackson Says He Has Parkinson’s Disease
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Friday that he has Parkinson's disease, saying that he first noticed symptoms "about three years ago."
Ammons: ‘Safe Space’ Available For Women In Springfield
The state representative for Champaign-Urbana applauds the people who came forward with stories of harassment—and she hopes those stories will change the culture in Springfield.
UI Police Chief Christensen To Retire
The University of Illinois Police Chief is retiring at the end of the year, after more than three decades of serving the Urbana campus.
Live From The Spice House: Expert Cooking Tips For Thanksgiving
On The 21st: Host Niala Boodhoo is live from The Spice House in Chicago with a panel of experts to help answer all your questions about cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner. To brine or not to brine? What spices work best for desserts? Do you really need a free-range, organic turkey?
