Bridge To Be Named For Former State Rep. Black
Former lawmaker Bill Black served in the Illinois House from 1986 to 2010, and worked to ensure safety on the Stony Creek Bridge.
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Judge Asked To Delay Medical Marijuana Permit In Kankakee
PM Rx had sought to grow medical marijuana in parts of Central Illinois, including Ford and Iroquois Counties.
Authorities Remind Unofficial Revelers Of Legal Immunity Policy; Lawmakers Propose Extending Policy
Local authorities are preparing for "Unofficial St. Patrick's Day" on Friday -- the annual drinking holiday celebrated by University of Illinois students. Police acknowledge they can’t stop the holiday, so they're emphasizing safety to students.
Bradley Provost Selected To Lead EIU
David Glassman becomes Eastern's 12th President. He plans to remain in his current job through May 31, when Bradley's president plans to retire.
Bill Would Bar Hazardous Waste In Landfills With Runoff To Mahomet Aquifer
The legislation appears designed to block the Clinton Landfill in DeWitt County from accepting PCB or manufactured gas plant waste.
New Champaign Driver’s License Facility Opening In June
The former True Value Hardware location at 2012 Round Barn Road will open as a Driver Services facility in June, replacing the Bradley Avenue site that closed in November.
Schock Billed Private Plane To Bears Game
The Congressman now says he reimbursed the U.S. government for more than $1,200 in travel expenses for attending a Chicago Bears football game last November.
Ex-Governor Quinn Begins Collecting $137,000 Pension
The base of former Gov. Pat Quinn's salary is protected under the pension overhaul he signed into law, but like other state employees, future hikes will be reduced should the court uphold its constitutionality.
White Sox Legend Minoso Dead At 90
Five weeks after the passing of Ernie Banks (the first black player with the Cubs), Minnie Minoso, who broke Chicago's color line with the White Sox, died Sunday morning. The team says he was 90.
Illinois Runs Away From Northwestern 86-60
Saturday's home win versus the Wildcats ended a three-game losing streak for the Illini (18-11, 8-8 Big Ten)
