Dem Candidates In Lockstep At Justice Forum
Five of the six Democrats running for governor were in Peoria over the Martin Luther King Day weekend. They were making largely similar cases to voters at a forum on criminal and economic justice.
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County Treasurer Responds To “Nasty Joe” Land Case In Urbana
In 2017, residents of the Timberline Valley South subdivision in northwest Champaign subdivision were surprised to find out their common drainage ponds had been bought up at a tax auction by a Chicago-area firm that threatened them with trespassing. Now, the same firm, Nasty Joe’s LLC, has acquired land in Urbana, and is threatening residents there.
Education Board Calls For Swift Action On School Funding
If you’ve seen Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign commercials, you might think the school funding issue was settled last summer. But as often happens with complex legislation, it was followed by a “trailer” bill cleaning up some technical language.
Illinois Judge Allows 11-Year-Old Girl To Use Medical Marijuana At School
In a decision that may have sweeping effects, a judge has allowed an 11-year-old Illinois girl to use medical marijuana at school.
After Rauner Veto, Lawmakers Consider Next Steps On School Funding
Schools and lawmakers are considering next steps now that more than 170 school districts in Illinois stand to lose additional money that was promised to them under the state’s new school funding formula.The landmark law passed last year with the intent to even the economic playing field for public schools across the state by providing more state dollars to the neediest districts.
Trump Again Keeps U.S. In Iran Nuclear Deal—But Threatens To Get Out Later
President Trump has called it the "one of the worst deals" he has ever seen — but for now, he is keeping the U.S. in the nuclear deal with Iran.
40 U.S. Senators File Legislation To Restore Net Neutrality
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are co-sponsoring legislation to reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s decision on so-called net neutrality.
Trump Denies Using Vulgar Slur; Durbin Says He Said It
President Trump is denying reports, from NPR and other news outlets, that in a Thursday meeting at the White House, he disparaged African nations as "shithole countries" and questioned why the United States would admit immigrants from them and other nations, like Haiti.
Illini Men Remain Winless In Big Ten After 104-97 OT Loss To Iowa
Illinois falls to 0-5 in Big Ten conference play despite a career-high 27 points from freshman Trent Frazier. The Illini led by as many as 20 points in the first half.
Drury, Mariotti To Remain On Ballot For Attorney General
"Access to the ballot is a substantial right" argued Scott Drury's attorney, Casey Westover. It was the argument that was overall victorious in the hearing before the Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday, which claimed Drury should not be allowed on the ballot for Illinois attorney general due to a technicality with his statement of economic interest.
