Changes appear to be coming for how wind and solar arrays are sited in Illinois
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The new law would preempt local ordinances more restrictive than the new state standards.
UPDATED: State preparing further defense of assault weapons ban
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Judge found fault with often-used legislative shortcuts
217 Today: Does public school desegregation help close achievement gaps?
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Monday, January 23, 2023 Today’s headlines: A judge in Effingham County has granted a pause on a new law that bans assault weapons in Illinois. Three candidates are on the April Fourth ballot for mayor of Champaign, including the current mayor, Deb Feinen. A new report from the Champaign Police Department says shooting incidents in […]
Champaign Unit 4 parents asked: does desegregation help close achievement gaps? Here’s what five education researchers say.
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“A lot of research suggests that that attending a high-socioeconomic status (SES) school kind of rubs off on you – more than your own SES even. It’s kind of amazing,” Palardy says.
Bryant hits key 3, No. 21 Illini women hold off Northwestern
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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Genesis Bryant hit a clutch 3-pointer with 18.8 seconds left and scored 18 points, Kendall Bostic had a double-double, and No. 21 Illinois held off Northwestern 67-64 in a wild finish on Sunday. Makira Cook added 14 points, including two free throws with two seconds, left as the Illini (16-4, 6-3 […]
Police report: Champaign shootings dropped by half in 2022
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The report — released this month — credits an increase in community engagement as the cause.
California shooter kills 10 at dance club; motive unclear
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The Monterey Park slayings sent a wave of fear through Asian American communities in region and cast a shadow over festivities nationwide.