Medical Marijuana Growing, Distribution Licenses Awarded After Delay
Governor Bruce Rauner’s office announced Monday it has granted medical marijuana licenses that former Governor Pat Quinn failed to distribute on his way out of office last month.
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Coroner: Body Identified As Missing U Of I Student
The Champaign County Coroner confirmed Monday that the body found over the weekend is that of missing U of I student Vicente Mundo. The coroner and sherrif are treating the case as a homicide.
Central Illinois Farmer Teaches Workshop for Farmers in East Africa
Shea Belahi went to teach farmers about sustainable farming, but some lessons she discovered from the trip, she hopes to bring back home to her farm in Urbana.
Eyes On Rauner As Popular Daycare Program Runs Out Of Cash
Gov. Bruce Rauner has consistently said he's waiting to give details on his plans for Illinois' finances until his budget address, on Feb. 18. But decisions by previous lawmakers may force him to make closely watched decisions sooner.
Opt-out Bill Would Ensure Right to Skip Standardized Testing
New legislation would allow students to skip standardized testing if they show written permission from their parents.
John Groce Speaks About Suspension of Aaron Cosby and Rayvonte Rice
Illinois guards Aaron Cosby and Rayvonte Rice have been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, coach John Groce announced in a statement.
Section Of I-57 Closed, Homes Evacuated For Several Hours, After Semi-Tractor Accident In Champaign
UPDATE: Evacuees were allowed to return to their homes Sunday evening, and I-57 was reopened to traffic late Sunday night, after a morning accident involving a semi-tractor tanker trailer carrying a hazardous chemical closed the highway.
Hill Delivers Nail-Biting 60-58 Illini Win Over Penn State
The Illini improve to 4-5 in Big Ten Conference play. The win comes as two key players - who had suffered injuries - were suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
State Police Issue Snow Travel Advisory
Illinois State Police have issued a snow travel advisory for the Super Bowl weekend. As temperatures drop tonight and rain changes to snow in many areas, they expect wet and icy road conditions. They're reminding drivers to take it slow and watch for emergency vehicles.
Democratic Leader Pushes Back On Rauner Ideas
The top Democrat in Illinois’ state senate is preparing for a divide between his chamber and the new Republican governor.
