The private fund-raising arms of public universities, called foundations, are coming under scrutiny around the country.  Watchdogs have found questionable spending that’s led to resignations and legal challenges to their privacy.  In the course of reporting on a University of Illinois professor,  Monica Eng of WBEZ discovered a different way foundation privacy practices are raising questions.  

Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis toured biotech research facilities in his district Wednesday, confirming his support for continued research and development of geneticially modified foods.