Controversial Trade Deal Draws Heavy Lobbying From U.S. Agribusiness
Industry experts believe agribusinesses, farmers and food companies are likely the agreement’s biggest winners.
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Illinois Republicans In Congress Back Closing Borders To Syrian Refugees
Republicans in Illinois' Congressional delegation are on board with Governor Bruce Rauner's move to temporarily close the state's borders to Syrian refugees in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris. The state's eight Republican House members are also condemning President Obama's plan to let in 10,000 refugees from that country this year.
Committee To Study Future Of Champaign High Schools
After two failed referendums to relocate Central High School, Champaign Unit 4 Board President Chris Kloeppel says a 2-tiered committee will be formed over the next couple of months to research if a two or three high school model is best.
Raymond Poe Named State Ag Director
Rauner's first pick for ag director was a farmer. But Philip Nelson, who came to the job after serving as the president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, resigned in late September, less than a year into the job.
Gifford: Two Years Later
There are no big ceremonies Tuesday to mark the two-year mark of the EF-4 tornado that tore through the tiny Champaign County village of Gifford, destroying or damaging 70 homes. "We did not want to always dwell on the destruction of what had happened that day," said Christina Gann, who was a large part of relief efforts in 2013 and 2014.