Peoria Settles Lawsuit Over Parody Twitter Account
The City of Peoria is paying $125,000 to a man who created a parody Twitter account of the city’s mayor. The payment settles a federal lawsuit involving free speech and social media.
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Killeen Says U of I Exploring Ways To Streamline Administration
U of I President Tim Killeen says the university is reviewing its administrative functions, looking at more centralized services and trying to avoid "duplicative work". His comments follow Gov. Bruce Rauner's renewal of a call for less spending on administration in higher education, and more spending on classroom functions.
Arthur Man Revives Zoo Plans With Rockome Gardens Purchase
James Aikman's plans for a wildlife park in Moultrie County were thwarted over the concerns of landowners. But Aikman announced Tuesday that he's purchased the former Rockome Gardens family tourist site near Arcola with hopes of opening there by May 2016.
Exelon Nuclear Plants in Illinois Clear Latest Regional Grid Auction
The "transition" auction revises a previous capacity auction for the generating year starting next June. But Exelon says the additional revenue will not help its money-losing Byron and Quad Cities nuclear plants.
The Relationship Between Coaches And Athletic Trainers
Illinois football coach Tim Beckman was fired for allegedly pushing student-athletes to play while injured. A reporter found that many athletic trainers feel pressure from coaches to get players back on the field before they're ready.
