Central Illinois Farmer Teaches Workshop for Farmers in East Africa
Shea Belahi went to teach farmers about sustainable farming, but some lessons she discovered from the trip, she hopes to bring back home to her farm in Urbana.
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Eyes On Rauner As Popular Daycare Program Runs Out Of Cash
Gov. Bruce Rauner has consistently said he's waiting to give details on his plans for Illinois' finances until his budget address, on Feb. 18. But decisions by previous lawmakers may force him to make closely watched decisions sooner.
Opt-out Bill Would Ensure Right to Skip Standardized Testing
New legislation would allow students to skip standardized testing if they show written permission from their parents.
John Groce Speaks About Suspension of Aaron Cosby and Rayvonte Rice
Illinois guards Aaron Cosby and Rayvonte Rice have been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, coach John Groce announced in a statement.
Section Of I-57 Closed, Homes Evacuated For Several Hours, After Semi-Tractor Accident In Champaign
UPDATE: Evacuees were allowed to return to their homes Sunday evening, and I-57 was reopened to traffic late Sunday night, after a morning accident involving a semi-tractor tanker trailer carrying a hazardous chemical closed the highway.