Winter Storm Forecast To Drop 6 To 8 Inches Of Snow On Central Illinois
A winter storm moving across the Midwest is forecast to bring as much as 6 to 8 inches of snow to east central Illinois on Wednesday.
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Chicago State Cancels Spring Break To Save Money
Struggling due to a lack of state funding, Chicago State University says it will eliminate spring break this year, to ensure its students finish the semester before the school runs out of money and is forced to close.
Opal Tometi Talks About How Black Lives Matter Has Grown From a Hashtag To An International Movement
Tometi visited Champaign-Urbana last week to discuss the importance of community engagement in fighting racial injustice.
102nd District House Race Interviews: Brad Halbrook
Brad Halbrook is the only one of the three candidates vying to succeed Adam Brown in the 102nd House District with prior legislative experience. The small business owner from Shelbyville won a 2012 primary, was appointed to the seat early, then won a term that fall, leaving office in January 2015.
No Charges Against Champaign Officer Matt Rush
Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz says she won’t be filing criminal charges against Champaign police officer Matt Rush. Rush has been the subject of four excessive force lawsuits – three of them, to date, resulting in settlements.