Sen. Jones sent spending money to former intern before getting him job feds say was a bribe
As State Sen. Emil Jones III trial continues, jury sees texts between him and a former intern.
USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping
Thousands of schools, farmers and food pantries in the Midwest and Great Plains planned on federal dollars over the next year to support local food purchases. And then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut the programs.
‘Sustainapalooza’ event celebrates Earth Month and environmental-friendliness
Live music filled the University of Illinois-Champaign campus on April 12 as students and vendors celebrated Earth Month. The focus of the second annual Sustainapalooza event was to raise awareness on how people can pursue a more sustainable lifestyle.
Virginia Theatre raises its curtain after three months of going dark
Renovations have been completed at the Virginia Theatre, which is officially reopening for Ebertfest on April 23rd.
Ban on carbon capture near Mahomet Aquifer wins unanimous approval in Illinois Senate
Over the last few years, environmental groups and others in Central Illinois have raised concerns about the region’s water potentially becoming contaminated by an emerging technology that’s intended to reduce the harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
217 Today: Illinois proposes a victim-first approach to combat human trafficking
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a bill that proposes using a victim-first approach to combat human trafficking in Illinois.