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ISBE Rolls Back Restraint Rules
The Illinois State Board of Education Wednesday amended emergency rules that had banned the use of certain physical restraints in schools.
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Savoy Bars Cannabis Businesses, Despite Interest From A Landowner
The Savoy Village Board voted Wednesday night to bar any cannabis-related businesses from opening within their borders.
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U of I System Moves, But Doesn’t ‘Ban The Box’ On Applications
Prospective undergraduate students applying to the University of Illinois’ three campuses won’t be asked about their criminal histories until after they’ve been admitted.
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IDOA Report Points To Increased Runoff, More Money Spent On Reducing Problem
Illinois' Department of Agriculture published its bi-annual study that looked at how to improve water quality by cutting down on pollutants that runoff into streams and rivers.
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Sexual Harassment Training Will Soon Become Mandatory In Illinois Workplaces
Beginning in January, all Illinois employers will have to start providing sexual harassment training for their employees.
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WATCH/LISTEN: The Trump Impeachment Hearings – House Judiciary Committee – Day 1
The House Judiciary Committee is taking up public impeachment hearings, starting on Wednesday. The Wednesday hearing is slated to examine the premise of “high crimes and misdemeanors” through testimony from 4 scholars and experts.
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Illini Dig Huge Hole, Nearly Climb Out In 81-79 Loss To Miami
The Illini men lost their ACC-Big Ten Challenge game against Miami (Florida) last night in Champaign 81-79.
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SIU Names Daniel Mahony New President
SIU's Board of Trustees will vote Thursday on the appointment of a new system president. The university announced Tuesday the selection of Daniel Mahony as the system's new leader.
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Flash Index Shows Continued Illinois Economic Growth In November
The University of Illinois Flash Index to the state economy rose slightly in November to 105.4. That’s an increase of a tenth of a point from both the previous month, and from a year ago.
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Campaign Staffer Settles Harassment Lawsuit With Democratic Party of Illinois
Former campaign staffer Alaina Hampton has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the Democratic Party of Illinois and several political organizations tied to House Speaker Michael Madigan.