217 Today: NIU ‘Heart of Hearing’ team helps Ukrainian refugees with hearing loss

217 Today: NIU ‘Heart of Hearing’ team helps Ukrainian refugees with hearing loss

June 28, 2023 Today’s headlines: The federal government is awarding Illinois more than $1 billion to start expanding broadband access to homes and businesses that don’t have it. The Chicago Bears’ CEO said he is exploring options outside Arlington Heights for a new stadium complex. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill creating a state-based marketplace for health…

Decatur school board decides to move all Dennis Lab students together after structural issues

Decatur school board decides to move all Dennis Lab students together after structural issues

The Decatur Public Schools board voted Tuesday to install three mobile buildings at Garfield Learning Academy, instead of the one they initially approved. That will allow all 500 Dennis Lab students to move there together, as requested by parents. Earlier this month, engineers found the Dennis Lab buildings were not structurally sound.

Republican and Democratic lawmakers will discuss differences in Rantoul on Thursday

Republican and Democratic lawmakers will discuss differences in Rantoul on Thursday

RANTOUL –  Braver Angels Illinois, the non-profit organization that works to bridge the divide in the political climate, is holding an event to bring Democratic and Republican voters together for a civil discussion. On Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m., Braver Angels will hold a Bipartisan Constituent Conversation at Rantoul Township High School. For the…