AAUP Censures U Of I Over Salaita
The AAUP voted Saturday to censure the Urbana campus over its decision not to hire Steven Salaita.
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State Sues City Of Monticello Over 2014 Sewage Discharge
Monticello is facing a lawsuit filed by the Illinois attorney general's office, over its July, 2014 discharge of raw sewage, after a heavy rainstorm that overwhelmed the city's sanitary sewer system.
State Budget Impasse Puts Federal Money At Risk
Without a budget agreement in Springfield, a possible government shutdown gets closer. And for already cash-strapped schools, it's not just state money that's at stake, but federal money, too.
Judge Orders U Of I To Release Salaita Emails
Since November, U of I has repeatedly denied the FOIA requests for the emails citing that producing the documents would be unduly burdensome. Salaita’s attorney Anand Swaminathan said the issue was never about burden, but rather about access.
Raggedy Ann Fans Celebrate Her Centennial In Arcola
Arcola native Johnny Gruelle patented his Raggedy Ann doll in 1915, and a group of Raggedy Ann collectors are leading the celebration in Arcola this weekend.