Art Theater Hosts Discussion Panel After Selma Screening
State Rep. Carol Ammons talks about the lessons she's learned from the Civil Rights movement.
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Flight Delayed: Willard Airport Struggles to Stay on Time
Compared to other national airports, Willard has recently ranked near the bottom in on-time departure performance. The regional airport was ranked 285th of 320 national airports in 2013. It is ranked 251st of 324 airports through November 2014.
Urbana Council Appoints Ammons, Takes Preliminary 5-1 Vote On Tasers
The Urbana City Council Monday night unimously supported new alderman Aaron Ammons, who later was the lone opponent in an initial vote supporting tasers for police.
Documents: Quinn Had Marijuana Recommendations, Didn’t Act
Documents show Pat Quinn left behind a list of more than 70 businesses to grow or sell medical marijuana when he left the Illinois governor's office this month.
Illinois Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
Psychologists say sexual orientation conversion therapy can cause depression, anxiety and self-destructive behavior.
What Being Black in Ukraine Taught Me About Racism in the United States
In 2009, Terrell Starr headed to Kiev on a Fulbright scholarship to study the experiences of biracial Ukrainians. The lessons in racism began before he even arrived.
Shorthanded Illini Fall On The Road To Minnesota 79-71
A team plagued by injuries fell short in a Saturday loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks Dies At 83
The two-time MVP who never lost his boundless enthusiasm for baseball despite years of losing on Cubs teams, died Friday night.
Aaron Ammons Slated To Replace Wife On Urbana Council
The vote that will come Monday night required a last-minute pardon from former governor Pat Quinn. Mayor Laurel Prussing expects it to be unanimous.
Supreme Tort: The Campaign To Fire Justice Lloyd Karmeier
No justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has lost a retention election since the up-or-down system was put in place 50 years ago. Last fall, Justice Lloyd Karmeier came close.
