CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Urges Springfield Lawmakers To Approve Gun Control Measures
Several gun-related proposals passed an Illinois House hearing Tuesday.
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Widespread Drought Across US Stoking Fears That 2012’s Devastation Will Repeat
Despite a wet February in our part of Illinois, it’s been a dry winter for most of the U.S. That’s raising concerns about a repeat of 2012’s drought, the worst since the Dust Bowl that cost farmers, ranchers and governments $30 billion.
ISBE Supt. Defends Budget, Storyteller Request
The Illinois State Board of Education is supposed to spend more government dollars on the neediest schools, according to a new funding plan. Today, lawmakers pushed back against the agency’s proposed price tag.
As Strike Continues, U Of I Provost Says He Wants To Continue To Negotiate ‘In Good Faith’
Graduate employees on the University of Illinois Urbana campus begin the second day of their strike Tuesday. A university spokesperson says that they know of 53 people who withheld their work in teaching or research Monday, and 27 classes that were cancelled because of the strike.
Illinois Issues: Illinois’ Storied History Of Choosing Its Second-In-Command
In 2010, lawmakers changed the rules for how the state picks its second-in-command. No longer would voters separately nominate candidates for lieutenant governor and governor in the primary, and hope for a successful match.
13th District Democratic Candidates Discuss Immigration, Foreign Policy At Forum
The Democrats competing to run against Republican13th District Congressman Rodney Davis say Congress must act now to create a pathway to citizenship for those enrolled in the DACA program.
Lawmakers To Roll Out Gun Safety Package
Following the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead, Democrats in the Illinois House plan to take up a package of gun safety measures this week.
U Of I Graduate Workers Go On Strike
Monday marked the first day of a planned strike by graduate student workers at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus. On Monday afternoon, more than 400 graduate employees rallied on the campus’s main quad to call attention to the walk-out.
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Illini Men Top Rutgers To Close Regular Season
The Illini men's basketball team beat Rutgers 75-62 yesterday in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michael Finke scored 19 points in his first full game since suffering a concussion during practice on February 10th.
Champaign Charter School Proposal Aims To Close Racial Achievement Gap
Citing concerns over declining academic performance for black students in Champaign Unit 4 schools, some community members plan to ask the district to create a new charter school in north Champaign. Illinois Public Media’s Christine Herman learned more from steering committee member Nathaniel Banks.
