Millikin University Freezes Tuition for Second Straight Year
By Jim Meadows
For the second year in a row, tuition and housing rates at Millikin University are not going up.
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Illinois Senate Approves Medicaid Expansion
By The Associated Press
An expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is one step closer in Illinois. The state Senate passed the expansion 40-19 on Thursday, sending the bill to the House.
Pope Benedict Leaves A Church Mired In Crises
By Sylvia Poggioli
Today is the last day of the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Just two weeks ago, the German-born pope stunned the world by announcing he would be the first pope to resign in 600 years.
Gov. Quinn, AFSCME, Reach Tentative Agreement
By The Associated Press
Members of the largest state employee union in Illinois and Gov. Pat Quinn's administration have reached a tentative contract agreement.
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Lawsuit Accuses Bloomington Police of Profiling
By The Associated Press
Two more people have joined a federal lawsuit accusing police in Bloomington of racial profiling.
US Extends Aid to Syrian Rebels
Escalating carnage increases pressure for western intervention
By the British Broadcasting Corporation
The US is to step up its support for the Syrian opposition as it fights to topple President Bashar al-Assad, Secretary of State John Kerry says.
First Lady Announces Effort To Help Kids Exercise
By The Associated Press
Imagine students learning their ABCs while dancing, or memorizing multiplication tables while doing jumping jacks.
State Pension Fix Would Offload Teacher Retirement
By Brian Mackey, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
The top Illinois House Republican and the Democrats' pension point person in the Illinois General Assembly have come up with what they believe is a solution to solving the state pension problems.
Renowned Pianist Van Cliburn Dies at 78
By Bill Zeeble
Legendary pianist Van Cliburn, the only solo musician of any genre to receive a ticker-tape parade in New York City and the first classical musician to sell a million albums, has died.
Senate Confirms Lew As Treasury Secretary
By The Associated Press
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary, affirming President Barack Obama's choice of a budget expert at a time when Congress and the White House are at odds over sharp government spending cuts.