Climate Could Mean More Downpours And Droughts For Midwest Farmers
Agriculture could be among the sectors hardest hit by a warming global climate, and farmers in the Midwest already are having to adapt to changing weather patterns.
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Donald Trump Has Escalated His Rhetoric. So Has The Press Covering Him
As the front-running GOP presidential candidate's controversial pronouncements multiply, the reporting, commentary and editorials from major news outlets have taken on more urgency.
Second Proposed Excessive Force Settlement Involving Champaign Officer
The City of Champaign has announced a second proposed settlement to a lawsuit over excessive force involving Police Officer Matt Rush. On Tuesday, the city council will vote on the proposed $225,000 agreement, stemming from Benjamin Mann's complaint. The council approved a $25,000 lawsuit settlement in a seperate incident last week.
Champaign Police Officer Remains On Patrol, Despite Lawsuits & Attempt To Dismiss Him
The Champaign Police Department tried to fire Officer Matt Rush last year, after a string of citizen complaints and lawsuits, but an arbitrator changed the dismissal to 34 days of suspension, and he remains on duty.
Ray Spooner’s “Little Ride” Continues To Grow; Benefit On Sunday
In October, we told you the story of Ray Spooner, the Urbana man with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, who was embarking on a bike ride across the country to raise money and awareness for ALS research. Ray is back home after finishing his ride, though it was anything but smooth. As Illinois Public Media’s Brian Moline learned this week, Ray’s “little ride” has turned into something much bigger.