Ammons: ‘Safe Space’ Available For Women In Springfield
The state representative for Champaign-Urbana applauds the people who came forward with stories of harassment—and she hopes those stories will change the culture in Springfield.
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UI Police Chief Christensen To Retire
The University of Illinois Police Chief is retiring at the end of the year, after more than three decades of serving the Urbana campus.
How 3 Women Want To Make Illinois’ Political Future Female
Cause the Effect Chicago PAC is one of three new political action committees, or PACs, that were created in Illinois with a similar goal of influencing state elections on behalf of women on the left.
Illinois Delegation Votes Along Party Lines For House Tax Bill
Members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation voted along party lines for the House tax plan that passed Thursday. The Senate Finance Committee also approved its own tax bill along party lines Thursday.
Illini Men To Face DePaul For First Time Since 1957
It's been nearly 60 years since the Illini men played DePaul in basketball. Illinois won that game in December of 1957 at Huff Gym. Don Ohl and John Paul scored 18 points each for the Illini.
U of I’s Police Training Institute To Stay Open In 2018
The University of Illinois Police Training Institute graduated what some thought would be its final class Thursday in Urbana. But the institute’s director opened the ceremony by announcing that the PTI would continue to hold classes in 2018.
University of Illinois Board Of Trustees Approves 2018 Budget
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved a 2018 spending plan.
House Approves GOP Tax Overhaul, With Senate Outlook Uncertain
The House has narrowly approved a $1.4 trillion tax overhaul, clearing the first major hurdle in Republican attempts to cut taxes and rewrite the tax code.
CAFO Reporting Rule May Take Effect
Large livestock farms may have to start reporting high levels of two types of emissions as of Wednesday. But the Environmental Protection Agency wanted a last-minute delay of a federal rule it’s been trying to modify for years.
Cancer-Coaching Grandmothers Hold Hands, Lift Spirits
One in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her life. But the burden is particularly heavy for African-American women. Like Hispanic women, they are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer and at a later stage than their white counterparts.
