Rauner’s Top Education Aide Leaving To Work At Nonprofit
There has been another high-level departure from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. This time it’s his top education adviser, Beth Purvis, who will step down Friday.
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Illinois Issues: The Man With The Education Reform Mission
A closer look at what drove State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) to push for education funding reform, a push that finally yielded results this summer.
Appellate Justice Thomas Harris Looks To Voters To Affirm Him To Post
Appointed Appellate Court Justice Thomas Harris is running for the post in his own right. Harris was appointed to Illinois’ Fourth District Appellate Court in January, 2013 to replace a retiring judge.
Champaign Firefighters Remember 1st Responders On 9/11
Champaign firefighters observed the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks Monday morning, joining other observances across the country.
Area Students To Help Clean Up Area Waterways This Week
Some east-central Illinois students have the chance this week to learn about clean water and keeping area waterways trash free.
