Illinois Loan To Help Replace Lead Water Lines In Galesburg
The Illinois EPA has approved a $4 million state loan to help the Knox County city of Galesburg replace its lead water lines.
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Academy High Makes Its Case To Parents
A standing-room-only crowd of more than 150 people attended a meeting at the I-Hotel in Champaign to learn more about a possible new private high school. Organizers say that Academy High would hold classes in the University of Illinois Research Park starting with the 2017-18 school year.
Thousands Protest Rauner’s Call To Change Labor Laws
On Wednesday, about 8,000 union supporters rallied at the Illinois Capitol to protest Gov. Bruce Rauner's calls to change collective bargaining policies. A coalition of labor groups marched by the governor's
mansion on their way to the Capitol. Both Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton took the stage.
Illinois’ Nunn Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor, Gets Probation
Illinois basketball junior guard Kendrick Nunn pleaded guilty to a mismeanor charge of battery, and could eventually see his record cleared. He was sentenced to 18 months unsupervised probation and 100 hours of community service.
School Year Ends But Cash Needs Continue at WIU
About 50 faculty, staff and students from Western Illinois University gathered with community members Monday in Macomb for a demonstration to call for full state funding of higher education.
