Mike Moen

Illinois educators are in the process of re-writing science standards for public school students. The move would involve a major shift in how the subject is taught.

Illinois' municipal elections are scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th. From now until April 6th, voters can cast their ballots ahead of time.

Northern Illinois University has announced another staffing move within the school's administration. The Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Bill Nicklas as the Vice President for Public Safety and Community Relations.

EPA officials are talking to businesses suspected of being the responsible for contaminated groundwater in a LaSalle County community. A meeting was held this week to discuss some of the initial findings from a U.S. EPA investigation. Officials have found high levels of benzene in a number of private wells in the town of Wedron.

A former NIU administrator has pleaded guilty in connection with the recent coffee-fund investigation. Robert Albanese has struck a deal with prosecutors.