Rauner Visits C-U For Uber Launch
Uber was launched in Champaign-Urbana Sunday, along with four other cities outside Chicago. Gov. Rauner says he'll do all he can to bring high-tech companies like Uber to Champaign-Urbana.
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Illini Fall To No.5 Wisconsin, 68-49
The Badgers took charge of the game with a 15-2 run. The Illini never got closer than nine points the rest of the way.
Judge Denies UI Request To Dismiss Salaita FOIA Lawsuit
A Champaign Circuit Court judge today has denied the University of Illinois' request to dismiss a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by lawyers for Steven Salaita.
Mitchell Launches Petition To Keep Clinton Nuclear Plant Open
A state representative from central Illinois is launching a petition drive to keep the Clinton nuclear power plant open. Exelon, the company that owns the power station, has said in the past that Clinton faces growing economic pressures. Republican representative Bill Mitchell, of Forsyth, held a news conference in Clinton today. He says keeping the plant open will protect jobs and affordable energy.
12 Arrested On Methamphetamine Conspiracy Charge In Illinois
A dozen people are facing drug conspiracy charges following a five-month investigation into an alleged methamphetamine ring in the Cerro Gordo area.