Emergency Liquor License Orders In Place For Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day, March 2
Unofficial Saint Patrick’s Day is three weeks away, but Champaign and Urbana mayors are issuing emergency liquor license orders now.
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UIUC Graduate Employee Union Plans To Strike
The graduate student employee union at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced yesterday that they plan to strike come Feb. 26.
Trump Signs 2-Year Spending Pact
President Trump signed a bipartisan budget agreement Friday morning, following approval of the bill in Congress shortly before sunrise.
Bandwagon Bits: Katherine Reutter-Adamek
The two-time Olympic medalist tells listeners what to watch for in short-track speed skating at the Pyongchang Winter Olympics.
Badgers Win 13th Straight Over Illini Men 78-69
After Thursday night's 78-69 loss, the Illini still haven't beaten the Badgers since 2011.
Christensen Seeks New Judge, Delay Of Kidnapping Trial To 2019
Lawyers for Brendt Christensen want the federal judge in his kidnapping trial to recuse himself.
As States Embrace Cannabis As Opioid Alternative, Science Lags Behind Policy
Across the country, states desperate to prevent opioid addiction are considering medical cannabis as a solution. In Illinois, where opioids have claimed nearly 11,000 lives over the past decade, the legislature may soon consider a measure that would allow patients with an opioid prescription get access to marijuana instead.
$5 Million Contribution Boosts Football Performance Center Construction
A former University of Illinois Football player and Caterpillar executive is donating five-million dollars to the U of I football program.
Carl Spoerer Says He’s A Democrat Who Could Beat John Shimkus In 2018
Candidate Carl Spoerer says 2018 could be the year that a Democrat defeats incumbent Republican John Shimkus in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
At Forum, Little Space Between Democrats On Key Progressive Issues
The five Democrats looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis echoed each other Tuesday on nearly every progressive issue—from health care to immigration—while trying to distinguish themselves using their personal and professional backgrounds.
