Index To Illinois Economy Hits 15-Month High
U of I economist Fred Giertz says the 107.0 reading for the March Flash Index indicates a continued strengthening of the Illinois economy.
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Cancer Researcher Inspired By Childhood Loss
Matthew MacDonough lost his grandfather to prostate cancer when he was fifteen. He says at that time he didn't really know what cancer was, but was inspired to pursue a career in cancer research after his grandfather's death.
Rauner Schedules Special Election To Replace Schock
The governor has requested a special primary to be held June 8 with the election on July 24. But his office warned the actual dates of the election will be changed to comply with federal law.
Champaign’s Custard Cup Closes Its Doors
Doug and Christie Jarling announced on Sunday that Jarling's Custard Cup in Champaign would be closing as soon as inventory runs out. That happened quickly Monday afternoon, with a 4 p.m. Facebook post. Custard Cup will reopen when new owners can be trained.
Obamacare Tax Rules Trip Some Immigrants
The deadline’s coming to file tax returns, and aside from the usual headache, this year it’s proving particularly thorny for undocumented immigrants. That’s because, for the first time, there are penalties under the Affordable Care Act for those lacking health insurance
Duckworth Makes Video Announcement, Challenging Sen. Kirk For 2016 Senate Bid
The campaign from the 8th District Democrat could represent one of the best opportunities for the party to pick up a seat as they battle to regain Senate control. She's serving her second term in Congress.
Couple Faces Cancer Again After Nearly Four Decades
Nearly forty years after Tod Waldron was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as freshman at the U of I, he says the most difficult part was talking about his cancer with his girlfriend (now wife), Betsi and his parents.“I was pretty nonchalant about it at the time, because I just didn’t know enough,” said Tod, “but my parents were from a generation that didn’t discuss cancer.
U of I Researchers Discover Cancer-Killing Drug
Chemistry professor Paul Hergenrother identified a molecule that appears to cause many cancer cells to self-destruct. This week marks the start of a clinical trial on the potential new drug that has shown promising results when tested on lab animals with cancer. If it is found to be safe and effective in humans, the new drug may improve prognoses for patients with the most aggressive forms of brain cancer and other forms of the disease.
