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House Farm Bill Fails As Conservatives Revolt Over Immigration
The House rejected a $867 billion farm bill Friday — after spending days negotiating with key conservatives to ensure that the bill could pass without the support of Democrats.
At Least 8 Killed At Texas High School; ‘Possible Explosive Devices’ Found
Multiple fatalities have been confirmed after a shooting at Santa Fe High School southeast of Houston on Friday morning, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
UPDATE: Water Begins Flowing After Massive RLCD Main Break
(Updated: 6:00am 5/18/2018) -- Thousands of water customers in southern Illinois entered a second day of water conservation Friday, as well as news the crisis may soon begin to ease.
Illinois GA Says “Yes” to Medical Marijuana at School
The Illinois General Assembly approved a measure allowing parents to give their kids medical marijuana while at school.
Rural Lawyer Shortage Spurs Affordable Option: A La Carte Services
Also known as a la carte or flat-fee, unbundled legal services offer clients a middle ground between having no help and hiring a lawyer for an entire case, though some attorneys question whether clients are getting what they deserve — and whether it’s a viable way to earn a living.
How To Stop Gun Violence? Just Ask
Conversations around gun violence often revolve around long-term solutions, like improving schools or the local economy. But even if those things were easy — and they’re not — it would take a generation to realize the benefits.
Water Main Break Disrupts Water Service For Southern Illinois’ Rend Lake District
A broken water main in southern Illinois has left several cities in the Rend Lake Water Conservancy District short of water, forcing the closing of schools and businesses.
Davis Supports Farm Bill With New Work Requirements For SNAP Recipients
Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis said a new farm bill to be voted on in the U.S. House on Friday would invest ten billion dollars over the next decade in workforce training for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, also known as food stamps.
U of I Trustees Approve Contracts For New Siebel Design Center & Other Projects
A field on South Fourth Street where the Marching Illini once practiced will become the home of the new Siebel Center for Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
