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Tornadoes Strike Midwest, including Champaign County
The storms that struck the Midwest Tuesday night brought tornadoes to parts of Illinois, causing damage, but no injuries.
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Supreme Court Deals Blow To Government Unions
In a blow to organized labor, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a case from Illinois that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining.
In Wake Of Travel Ban Decision, Advocates Urge Illinois Anti-Registry Act Be Signed
In a 5 to 4 ruling, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Trump's so-called travel or Muslim ban. A proposal that passed the Illinois General Assembly aims to protest that policy.
EIU Administrator Talks Realignment Plan And Changes
Eastern Illinois University will launch an overhaul of its programs and colleges starting next month, with the start of the new fiscal year. It will bring with it a number of changes to the university in Charleston intended to make it more appealing to a wider range of students.
Carle Unveils New Mobile Health Clinic
Carle will be sending medical personnel out to patients in underserved areas in a new mobile health clinic.
State Senator Sam McCann Files Petitions For Governor’s Race
Downstate Senator Sam McCann filed petition signatures on Monday to get on the fall ballot. Back in April he announced a run for governor for the newly created Conservative Party.
In Big Win For White House, Supreme Court Upholds President Trump’s Travel Ban
In a 5-4 ruling that gave broad leeway to presidential authority, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Trump's travel ban, which barred nearly all travelers from five mainly Muslim countries.
Health Care Advocacy Group Provides Assistance With Medicare Signup
When it comes to signing up for Medicare, the different components can be confusing for some. But a health care advocacy group in Champaign wants people to know they’re here to help.
Protesters Target ICE Agents In Champaign-Urbana
More than 200 people demonstrated outside a Champaign hotel Saturday, where they believe federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stay when working on cases in Champaign County.
Rauner: Black Legislators Not Serving Their Community
Gov. Bruce Rauner and black state legislators are escalating a fight that began earlier this week.
