Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Increasing, Says Frontline Correspondent
Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. David Hoffman has looked into this phenomenon and questions of food safety in three documentaries for Frontline.
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SPLC Finds 21 Active Hate Groups In Illinois
Research from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) shows that Illinois has the second largest number of hate groups in the Midwest.
Part-Time Staff At Urbana Library Say They Bear Brunt Of Budget Cuts
Part-time workers at the Urbana Free Library say they've been hit with reductions in work hours that leave them carrying too much of the burden of a 5.5% budget cuts.
Court Overturns Some Blagojevich Convictions
An appeals court Tuesday threw out five of the twelve counts against the former governor. It's not immediately clear whether it means it will reduce his 14 year sentence.
Rauner Says He’ll Keep GOP Campaign Cash Flowing, Every Six Months
Republicans' campaign accounts could get bi-annual infusions of cash from Gov. Rauner. The former private equity investor's personal wealth hasn't just fueled his own political ambitions; he's given heartily to the state Republican Party and to GOP legislators.