Champaign County's new citizens committee will address the issue of jury diversity after a series of reports showed demographic differences between the people living in the county and those serving on its juries.

After the Illinois State Senate approved a $1 increase on cigarette packs Tuesday morning, smokers may be left wondering if the government is trying to stamp them out for good. Senate Bill 44 is the second act approved in March by Illinois legislators regarding cigarette prices. It will increase the price of cigarettes by 50 cents in September and another 50 cents next year. A federal excise tax going into effect Wednesday will increase the tax on cigarettes from 39 cents to $1.01.

After the Illinois State Senate approved a $1 increase on cigarette packs Tuesday morning, smokers may be left wondering if the government is trying to stamp them out for good. Senate Bill 44 is the second act approved in March by Illinois legislators regarding cigarette prices. It will increase the price of cigarettes by 50 cents in September and another 50 cents next year. A federal excise tax going into effect Wednesday will increase the tax on cigarettes from 39 cents to $1.01.

Applications for nonprofit jobs are rising rapidly, although this does not mean that the availability of positions is keeping pace.

On April 7, a referendum to raise sales tax in Champaign County by one percent will once again be up for voting.

Champaign County's new citizens committee will address the issue of jury diversity after a series of reports showed demographic differences between the people living in the county and those serving on its juries.

After the Illinois State Senate approved a $1 increase on cigarette packs Tuesday morning, smokers may be left wondering if the government is trying to stamp them out for good. Senate Bill 44 is the second act approved in March by Illinois legislators regarding cigarette prices. It will increase the price of cigarettes by 50 cents in September and another 50 cents next year. A federal excise tax going into effect Wednesday will increase the tax on cigarettes from 39 cents to $1.01.

A referendum proposing a 1 percent sales tax increase in Champaign County will be on ballots in the county's April elections.

Local stations are finding different ways to approach the switch to digital broadcasting.

A 26-year-old man reported an aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition at the 1200 block of North Wright Street Friday night.

A referendum proposing a 1 percent sales tax increase in Champaign County will be on ballots in the county's April elections.

Local stations are finding different ways to approach the switch to digital broadcasting.