Ill. Democrats To Push Automatic Voter Registration
Some Illinois Democrats want to automatically register residents to vote as they get their driver’s licenses.
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Eight Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Illinois
More than 3,000 patients with Illinois-issued ID cards will be able to buy medical marijuana legally for the first time Monday.
Advocates Uneasy As Rauner Modifies Plan To Protect Services For Seniors, Disabled
Advocates for senior citizens and people with disabilities are assessing how action Friday by the Republican governor affects services they say they depend on.
U of I’s Liberal Arts College Institutes 5% Mid-Year Spending Cut
Citing the ongoing state budget impasse, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences asked its more than 60 units across the U of I Urbana campus Friday to reduce spending by about 5%.
VICE Ranks Three Illinois Schools Among Nations Most “Militarized”
An SIU spokesperson expressed surprise at the use of the term "militarized", but said its #23 ranking shows that the university offers "relevant degrees" for people in the military community. The University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus ranked #83 in the same report.