Central Illinois Deals With Snow, Falling Temperatures
The snow that fell on Friday is beginning to blow and drift in rural areas, making things difficult for road crews trying to remove snow.
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As Temperatures Fall, Homeless Seek To Get Out Of The Cold
The nighttime sub-zero temperatures that central Illinois is currently experiencing is particularly bad news for the area’s homeless population. Rob Dalhaus says he’s seeing an increase in people coming to the Phoenix Daytime Drop-In Center in Champaign during the day.
Voices In The News 2017
As we get ready to welcome 2018, let's take time to review another wild year in Illinois government and politics. We heard state Senators trying to craft a “grand bargain” to end the budget impasse — and 16 Republicans breaking with the governor to do just that. It was also the start of campaign season, and a time of increasing anger by and about politicians. Here now are some of the voices that made news in 2017.
County Nursing Home Money Troubles To Continue Into New Year
2017 was the year that Champaign County voters did not come to the aid of the county nursing home. Voters last April rejected a tax increase to help pay for the facility, and gave the county board permission to consider selling it. But the battle over the nursing home’s future continues.
Abortion Opponents Lose In Court, But Say They’ll Appeal
A new law allowing public funding of abortion in Illinois will take effect as scheduled on January 1. That’s after a judge on Thursday ruled against anti-abortion groups who’d sued to block it.
New Law Will Give Four Legged Police Officers More Access To Medical Care
When a police officer is injured, getting them medical help is expected. But what about when that officer is a K-9? A new Illinois law allows E-M-T's to transport the dog to a veterinarian for treatment.
An Indiana Law Makes Harm Reduction For Opioid Addiction Into A Yearly Battle
Syringe exchange programs are one of the most visible forms of harm reduction — an approach that strives to minimize drug use’s negative effects rather than punish people for using. But the philosophy isn’t without its critics, and an Indiana law means advocates need to debate harm reduction’s merits every year.
Illinois Agencies Will Have To Disclose All Their Bills
A law taking effect January first is meant to force Illinois government to be more honest about its money problems.
Family Of Yingying Zhang Awaits New Year And Trial Of Accused Kidnapper
2018 is the year when the family of Yingying Zhang hopes they will get answers about her disappearance, when her accused kidnapper goes on trial. For the accused, Brendt Christensen, it is the chance to get his day in court. Christensen's federal trial on the charge of kidnapping resulting in death is scheduled to begin February 27, 2018.
Help Wanted Signs Dot Rural Areas. The Catch? Housing Is Hard To Come By
In places where the unemployment rate is well below the national average — states like Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa — one would think it’d be easier for communities to recruit new residents to fill open jobs.
