Great Lakes Basin Railroad Rejected; Application Information ‘Fundamentally Flawed’
A federal agency has rejected an application by Great Lakes Basin Transportation, Inc. to build a railroad through northern Illinois from Wisconsin to Indiana.
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Illini Football To Play Ball State To Start Second Year Under Lovie
Lovie Smith's second Illini football team kicks off the season Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals from Muncie, Indiana and the Mid-American Conference.
Kenyan Ambassador Calls For Calm Ahead Of Election Ruling
The Kenyan Ambassador to the United States hopes all parties abide by an upcoming court ruling on the country's most recent presidential election.
Kenya’s Ambassador Visits Krannert Art Museum To Open Exhibit
The Kenyan Ambassador to the United States hopes an exhibit at the University of Illinois' Krannert Art Museum draws people from both countries together.
Governor Signs School Funding Reform Bill
A wide-reaching overhaul of the way Illinois funds schools has been signed into law. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the measure, SB1947, Thursday at a Chicago school.