Gov. Pat Quinn awarded Managing Director of the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Bill Volk the 2009 Environmental Hero Award on Tuesday, according to a press release.

Champaign County registered voters who wish to vote absentee for the Feb. 2, 2010 general primary election can now file their application.

CHICAGO (AP) — Social service providers across Illinois have warned for months that unless the state started paying its bills, agencies would be forced to lay off workers en masse or close their doors for good. As 2009 ends, that day has come — or is fast approaching — for countless programs that rely on state money.

CHICAGO (AP) — Social service providers across Illinois have warned for months that unless the state started paying its bills, agencies would be forced to lay off workers en masse or close their doors for good. As 2009 ends, that day has come — or is fast approaching — for countless programs that rely on state money.

CHICAGO (AP) — Social service providers across Illinois have warned for months that unless the state started paying its bills, agencies would be forced to lay off workers en masse or close their doors for good. As 2009 ends, that day has come — or is fast approaching — for countless programs that rely on state money.

CHICAGO (AP) — Social service providers across Illinois have warned for months that unless the state started paying its bills, agencies would be forced to lay off workers en masse or close their doors for good. As 2009 ends, that day has come — or is fast approaching — for countless programs that rely on state money.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.

Editors Note: This story was published in the Fall 2009 semester in review edition.