Public Health Warns Of Whooping Cough Outbreak In Champaign County
Public health officials want parents and students to be aware of a whooping cough outbreak in Champaign County.
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Illinois Issues: Third Party Candidates Want Rules Eased To Get On Ballot
A recent federal appeals court decision struck down the requirement that minor parties offer a full-slate of candidates for statewide or countywide offices, while another court battle looms.
Filing For Election, Finding Lines And Friendship
Monday was an important date on the way to the 2018 elections. It was the beginning of the period when Illinois candidates have to file petitions with, in some cases, thousands of signatures needed to get on the ballot. The filing period lasts a week, but for hundreds of candidates, it was worth it to be in line first thing Monday morning.
United Way Wants You To Be A Smart Giver For “Giving Tuesday”
The United Way of Champaign County hopes people will pitch in to help those in need on "Giving Tuesday."
Two State Senators Look For Bipartisan Solutions To Teacher Shortage
Two Illinois lawmakers --- one Democrat and one Republican --- are working to find long-term solutions to a teacher shortage.
Like It Or Not: How Facebook Reshaped Political Campaigns In Illinois
Facebook is facing tough questions in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. Did Russians use social media to sway the election? Why is there so much fake news? Why isn’t Facebook more transparent?
Proposal To See Convicted Animal Abusers Lose Gun Rights
Under federal and state law, anyone convicted of domestic violence loses their right to legally own a gun, but there’s a push to also see that penalty extended to anyone convicted of animal abuse.
Illini Men Remain Unbeaten, Top NC Central 86-73
The Illini men's basektball team beat North Carolina Central 86-73 Friday night in Champaign. Michael Finke scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. Aaron Jordan added 16 points for Illinois, shooting 4-5 from three-point range.
Job Growth Mixed In October Across Illinois
The year-over-year unemployment rate fell in all 14 Illinois metro areas, but job growth was mixed, with just eight metro areas adding jobs over the last 12 months.
Chamber Of Commerce Leader Predicts ‘Robust’ Holiday Shopping For C-U
With the coming of Black Friday, the head of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is expecting a robust holiday shopping season.
