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Rural Illinois Prepares For 2020 Census
Illinois is in a precarious position when it comes to the 2020 census. The count determines congressional representation, and the state is at risk for losing up to two seats.
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WATCH/LISTEN: House Judiciary Impeachment Hearing Day 2
Democrats are set to press ahead with their impeachment program on Monday by reviewing the findings of their earlier investigations — likely with Republicans battling every step of the way.
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Democrats Are Going To Impeach Trump — Here’s How They Might Do It
We are expected to find out what exactly the articles of impeachment will be against the president next week with a vote potentially before Christmas. But what exactly will the articles of impeachment be? Democrats have given some clues this week.
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Environment Activists Return To U Of I Campus For Climate Strike Two
A group gathered on the University of Illinois Urbana campus Friday to call for action to combat climate change. “Climate Strike Two” was a follow-up to the Climate Strike event held on the U of I campus September 20. That event was part of a student-led global protest calling for greater efforts to address climate change, and drew more than 1,000 people from the campus and community, according to a News-Gazette estimate.
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Trump Cuts May Hurt Enrollment In Health Insurance Marketplace
It’s open enrollment season for the health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act. But many people who need to sign up may not know it.
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Annual C-U Ballet Production Of ‘Nutcracker’ Opens Thursday At Krannert
Champaign-Urbana Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” opens Thursday at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
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Colleges And Universities Adopting Test Optional Policies
High school students through the decades have sweated over the college admissions tests, the ACT and the SAT. Now, more and more schools are not requiring applicants to take the standardized tests.
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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.