Town Hall Panelists Brainstorm Ways To Curb Gun Violence in Champaign-Urbana
Gun violence and how to stop it was the focus of a town hall meeting held Wednesday in response to the shooting outside Champaign Central High School in early December.
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Lawsuit Claims Illinois Children Denied Medically Necessary Services
A lawsuit against Illinois’ Department of Healthcare and Family Services claims the state illegally withholds medically necessary services from children with severe mental health disorders. The suit's lead attorney says some parents desperate to get their children help have surrendered them to the foster care system. The case was settled in federal court this week.
The Flu Vaccine Is Not As Effective This Year
The flu season in Illinois is especially rough this year. And physicians think they know why.
Parkland Trustees Approve New Solar Energy Array
Parkland College is expanding its use of solar power. At their regular monthly meeting on Jaunary 17, the board of trustees approved a 25-year contract to install an eight-acre array of solar panels on the campus.
University Of Illinois Freezes Tuition, Re-elects Board Chair
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has decided to keep the status quo in its leadership and in in-state student tuition.
ISBE Asks For $15 Billion “Equitable” Funding
The Illinois State Board of Education today voted unanimously to ask the General Assembly to practically double state funding for public schools.
Lawmakers Demand Fast Internet For Rural Schools
New legislation tries to address the plight of nearly 90,000 students in schools across Illinois, who do not have access to high-speed internet. The lack of access prevents from participating in modern classroom activities like taking online tests or classes and browsing the internet.
How Cold Is Too Cold For School?
Over the past few years we’ve been seeing more school cancellations due to cold temperatures or wind chills. But, how cold is too cold?
Bright Light, Sonic Boom As Meteor Streaks Across Southern Michigan
Michigan residents got a surprise Tuesday night when a meteor punched through the clouds with an explosive flash. It was powerful enough to register on seismic instruments.
Farm, Food, Forestry And More On The Table In The Next Federal Farm Bill
In the coming months, Congress will map out how it’ll spend upwards of $500 billion on food and farm programs over the next five years.
