Attorneys For Defendant In Yingying Zhang Case Seek More Prep Time
Attorneys for Brendt Christensen, the man accused of killing University of Illinois visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, are asking for more time to prepare his defense.
A regional journalism collaboration focused on expanding access to trusted, timely and relevant information across three key statewide topics: Education, Political Impact and Health/Environment
Poll: Most American Think Their Own Group Faces Discrimination
Majorities in many ethnic, identity and racial groups in America believe that discrimination exists against their own group, across many areas of people's daily lives, according to a poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
New Phone App Gets CPR Help To Scene Quickly
An Urbana hospital is launching a phone app that alerts people that someone nearby needs life-saving CPR.
Illinois Issues: Cities Lose Out On Retail Tax As Online Shopping Booms
Buying shoes, a new computer or even toilet paper online can be convenient and cheap, but officials in cities across central Illinois say it’s taking a bite out of their budgets.That concern is behind support for state and local sales taxes on online purchases.
Hundreds Apply To Expunge Their Record
About 200 people took advantage of free services offered by the Champaign County Circuit Clerk to seal or expunge their court records.
Illinois Higher Education Board Looks to Move Past Budget Impasse, Restore Confidence
Illinois' public colleges and universities have weathered the two year budget impasse and are once again expecting routine state aid payments. As the schools look ahead, they're working to secure their financial footing and publicly rebound from the ordeal.
Rauner Officially Announces Re-Election Bid
Governor Bruce Rauner has made his long awaited announcement that he is seeking re-election. The first term Republican issued a video Monday morning that features him riding his motorcycle through Illinois. It focuses on the agenda he has pushed since taking office, including property tax relief.
Killeen: ‘We Are Going To Be Very Aggressive’ Recruiting Faculty
The President of the University of Illinois vows to be very aggressive in recruiting and retaining faculty.
Illinois Loses To Minnesota 24-17, To Remain Winless In Big Ten
Kobe McCrary ran for 153 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Rodney Smith added 103 yards rushing for Minnesota as the Gophers beat Illinois 24-17 victory on Saturday.
Attorney General Files Suit Against Peoples Gas
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against Peoples Gas over a natural gas leak north of Mahomet in Champaign County.
