Though wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Jones spends all day Wednesday on the witness stand in his federal bribery trial.
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Federal funding cancellation threatens major diabetes study, researchers say
The American Diabetes Association said that eliminating funding for the program “means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia in diabetes.”
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New medical license pathway for international doctors could alleviate Illinois shortage
The state will likely be short 6,200 doctors by 2030. Meanwhile, over 12,000 state residents have an international medical degree they can’t use.
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Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
With many county public defender offices pushed to the limits throughout Illinois, state lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to create a statewide public defender office.
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Once prone to severe flooding, Boneyard Creek is on the path to greater safety and accessibility
After major flooding struck Champaign and Urbana in 1993, city officials created the Boneyard Creek Improvement Plan to address flooding and draining issues. The cities are now taking steps to improve the walking paths and bike trails, making the space safer and more accessible.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
