Western Illinois Medical Marijuana Center to Hold Job Fair
BARRY, Ill. (AP) –A western Illinois medical marijuana cultivation center plans a weekend ribbon-cutting ceremony and job fair amid what its owners call heavy interest from prospective workers.
Wise Declines New U of Illinois Job, Again Tries to Resign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) –University of Illinois Chancellor Phyllis Wise says she has submitted her resignation for a second time and declined an appointment to an advisory role reporting directly to President Timothy Killeen.
Environmental Reviews of Possible Spy Agency Sites Delayed
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) –Environmental reviews of four possible sites for a federal spy agency’s new St. Louis-area regional headquarters have been delayed by several months.
Man Whose Murder Conviction Was Overturned Won’t Be Retried
CHICAGO (AP) –The Cook County state’s attorney’s office won’t retry a man whose conviction for the murder and attempted rape of a Chicago woman was overturned last month after he served 27 years in prison.
MacArthur to Fund ‘Big Bets’ on Climate, Criminal Justice
CHICAGO (AP) — One of the nation’s largest philanthropic foundations has announced a new focus on global climate change and reform of the U.S. criminal justice system.
U of Illinois’ Killeen Wants Bonus Removed From Own Contract
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) –A University of Illinois spokesman says President Timothy Killeen has asked the board of trustees to remove a $225,000 retention bonus from his contract.
Boy Killed in Highway 26 Bicycle Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that an unnamed 15-year-old boy was killed following a crash yesterday near Lake Bracken.
Wataga Man Arrested After Crashing Into Apartment
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department responded to a truck crashing into an apartment building at 447 East Willard Street in Wataga shortly after 7p.m last night.
Gov. Rauner Signs Lawmakers’ Rejected Pay Hike
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law barring Illinois lawmakers from receiving a pay raise this year. Rauner signed the measure Thursday after the General Assembly voted to reject the increase that would have
U of Illinois in Uncharted Territory with Wise Decision
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) –Higher education experts like Dan L. King of the American Association of University Administrators say the University of Illinois’ decision to fire Chancellor Phyllis Wise rather than accept her resignation and pay her the
Illinois Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Chicago Pensions Case
CHICAGO (AP) –The Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in November on Chicago’s year-old pension law. Orders entered Thursday set an expedited schedule with briefs due over the next three months. The overhaul approved by Illinois
Illinois Trooper’s Improper Strip Search Trial Delayed
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) –An Illinois prosecutor says the trial of a white state trooper accused of an improper strip search of a black motorist has been postponed after recent unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, on the
Jordan Marketing Chief: Star Gets $10M for Just Lending Name
CHICAGO (AP) –Michael Jordan’s marketing chief says the six-time NBA champion often receives millions for just lending his name to a product and doing nothing else. Her remarks came Wednesday on the first full day of testimony
Wise’s Interim Replacement Named at University of Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen has named Barbara J. Wilson, dean of the school’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as interim chancellor.
Health Department Operating with Two Month Absence of State Budget
The Knox County Board of Health met last night to discuss their concerns with the Illinois state Budget.
NAACP to Host Cookout at Kiwanis Park Saturday
Another back to school event is coming up this weekend in Galesburg.