‘Bringing It All Back Home Project’ Pays Tribute To Dylan At Ellnora
You can hear Bob Dylan's classic album "Bringing It All Back Home" in its entirety Friday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, performed by local musicians.
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AG Madigan Issues Immigration ‘Guidance’ To Local Law Enforcement
Police in Illinois have limited power when it comes to matters of immigration. Wednesday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued “guidance" to remind local law enforcement about what they can and cannot do.
National Organization Recognizes Champaign-Urbana For Immigration
A national group is recognizing Champaign-Urbana for its work to support immigrants in the community.
Record Student Enrollment At U of I Urbana Campus For 7th Straight Year
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign set an enrollment record for the seventh consecutive year. The 10-day total enrollment, graduate and undergraduate, on the Urbana campus is 47,826—up three percent from last year.
NIU Sees Freshman Enrollment Increase For The First Time In Years
There’s a three percent increase in freshman enrollment at Northern Illinois University this year, the first such increase in six years.
Rauner Lobbies For 2nd Amazon HQ During Overseas Trip To China, Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he has personally reached out to Amazon executives in hopes of convincing the online retail giant to select Illinois for its second headquarters.
Cultural, Economic, Historical Factors Drive Black Breast-Feeding Gap
Breast-feeding rates are increasing each year, but a gaping disparity between Black women and women of other races remains. Nationally, according to recent federal data, there is an 18 percent gap between white and black mothers who have ever breast-fed.
Ameren Receives Permission To Reduce Energy Efficiency Goals
Environmental groups are criticizing state regulators for a decision involving Ameren Illinois. The state Commerce Commission is letting the power company reduce its goals for energy efficiency.
Piatt County Board Chair Announces Run For Illinois General Assembly
Randy Keith promises to serve only four years if elected to the state house.
Decatur Republican Announces Bid For General Assembly
Dan Caulkins is running for the GOP nomination to replace the retiring Bill Mitchell.
