Update: Dewitt County Board Approves Landfill Deal, Ending PCB Fight
DeWitt County Board members voted 9 to 2 to approve a new host agreement with Peoria Disposal/Area Disposal, which owns the landfill.
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Illinois House Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
The Illinois House approved a measure that would penalize possession of small amounts of marijuana with a fine instead of arrest.
Local Runner Is Pursuing Champaign Master’s Marathon Record
Jeff Kelly wants to set the course record in the Masters division (age 40 and up). The current course record is 2 hours, 33 minutes and 20 seconds.
Lawmakers Fast-Track Bill On Obama Library, Lucas Museum
The Illinois Legislature has quickly approved a bill to ensure that Chicago has legal authority to build on public park land.
Biden Tells U of I Students ‘It’s On You’ To Prevent Sexual Assault
Vice President Joe Biden told students on the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus today that they have a responsibility to act to prevent sexual assault.
