What Illinois Legislators Are Considering To Save Bees
A bill banning a category of insecticides known as neonicotinoids or neonics has been filed in Springfield, with the aim of protecting pollinating insects that crops and flowers depends on.
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Medical Marijuana Site Nearing Completion
Phoenix Botanical, Champaign County's first medical marijuana dispensary, expects to start business in early April. Dan Linn, the company's General Manager and National Policy Director, addressed about 50 people on the future of the state's pilot program at a public forum Sunday.
MakerGirl Brings 3-D Printing To Young Girls
Men continue to outnumber women in many fields of science and engineering. One local program - MakerGirl - is trying to narrow that gap by giving young girls hands-on experience with 3-D printing.
Study Finds High Drug Use Rates For Kids Who Were Jailed
A Northwestern University study has found high rates of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency among some who went through Cook County's juvenile detention center.
Sen. Kirk Calls For Vote On Garland Nomination
The Republican told WLS Radio in Chicago Friday that the Senate should he Senate should "man up and cast a vote.'' President Obama nominated U.S. appeals court Judge Merrick Garland on Wednesday. Kirk is the first GOP Senator to break with party leaders, who say there won't be a hearing for him.