Medical Marijuana Growing, Distribution Licenses Awarded After Delay
Governor Bruce Rauner’s office announced Monday it has granted medical marijuana licenses that former Governor Pat Quinn failed to distribute on his way out of office last month.
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Coroner: Body Identified As Missing U Of I Student
The Champaign County Coroner confirmed Monday that the body found over the weekend is that of missing U of I student Vicente Mundo. The coroner and sherrif are treating the case as a homicide.
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.
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.
