Chicago State University Declares Financial Emergency, Authorizes Layoffs
Chicago State University trustees have declared a financial emergency that could lead to some big cuts during the current school year.
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How Common Are Earthquakes In Central Illinois?
Like the fault lines they stem from, earthquakes are often little thought of until they actually happen. But Tim Larson, a senior geophysicist at the Illinois State Geological Survey, is bringing them back to mind with his presentation - “Earthquakes: Fact and Fiction” at Parkland's Staerkel Planetarium tonight.
State Rep. Ammons On The State Budget Impasse
State Rep. Carol Ammons, a freshman Democratic lawmaker in the Illinois House, discusses what it might take in order for the state to reach an end to its eight-month budget impasse.
Decatur Fires Police Chief But Doesn’t Say Why
The city issued a press release Thursday stating that Brad Sweeney, who's been chief since January 2015, has been fired, but City Manager Tim Gleason said he wouldn't provide further comment because this is a personnel matter. Deputy Chief James Getz was named interim police chief.
Pens To Lens Accepting Screenplay Entries
The annual Pens to Lens screenwriting competition is accepting entries from area K-12 students from now through February 29. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline spoke with two members of the C-U Film Society board, AJ Christensen and WILL-TV's Tim Meyers about this year's event.