Ameren Illinois Rivers Project Clashes with FAA
Ameren's plan to build a one-billion dollar electric transmission line through Illinois must clear a new hurdle with the FAA before construction begins.
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Political Cartoonists Share Details of Drawing Illinois Politicians
Scott Stantis and Bruce Quast have made a living out of making fun of some of the most powerful people in Illinois. Stantis draws political cartoons for the Chicago Tribune, and Quast draws for the Rockford Register-Star. Both discuss the details of drawing Illinois politicians.
Innovator Nugent Getting Honorary Degree From the U of I
Tim Nugent, who made the University of Illinois a model for handicapped accessability in the late 1940's, will receive an honorary degree as part of the May 16 commencement ceremonies.
U of I Trustees: Salaita Case Will Not Be Reconsidered
In a statement, University of Illinois trustees have rejected a faculty committee's call for a review of the canceled appointment of controversial professor Steven Salaita.
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U of I Trustees Approve Tuition Freeze, Formally Hire Killeen
Trustees have approved the first zero-percent tuition increase for in-state freshman in 20 years. Timothy Killeen was formally named the next president of the U of I.