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Danville City Council Approves New Cannabis Regulations
Danville is the latest central Illinois city to set local regulations for recreational cannabis.
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VIDEO/ANALYSIS: The PBS NewsHour/POLITICO Democratic Debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates are debating Thursday night, the smallest group yet. The December debate, hosted by Politico and PBS NewsHour, is taking place at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
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Rep. Davis Joins House Republicans In Voting Against Impeachment
As expected, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois joined House Republicans on Wednesday in voting against the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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When A Stroke Patient Calls, This Mobile Unit Responds
If someone has stroke symptoms and calls 911, every minute matters. One Midwestern city is using a customized ambulance to bring help fast.
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WATCH/LISTEN: House Votes On Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
The House of Representatives debates and votes on articles of impeachment against President Trump.
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Urbana School Board Allows School Resource Officers To Openly Carry Guns
During their Tuesday evening meeting, the Urbana School District 116 Board of Education reaffirmed its decision to hire two full-time school resource officers (SRO), including one each for Urbana Middle and High Schools.
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As Agriculture Programs Modernize Their Curriculums, Some Schools See A Future In Banding Together
Buzzy phrases like “regenerative agriculture” and “precision farming” are gaining traction among younger farmers. But implementing newer farm practices can require education and training.
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Gov. Pritzker Says He Hasn’t Spoken To Speaker Madigan About Investigations
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Monday he has not spoken to House Speaker Michael Madigan about a series of federal inquiries. That’s despite reports that investigators appear to be targeting the speaker's inner circle.
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Immigration Agency Seeks Local Permission To Continue Refugee Resettlement
The Champaign City Council will vote Tuesday evening on a resolution allowing a local agency to continue its work with refugees, in keeping with a recent executive order from the White House.
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Champaign’s Community Christmas Dinner Turns Ten
This is the tenth year for Champaign’s annual Community Christmas Dinner. And its organizers are looking for both volunteers and dinner guests for the Christmas Day event at the First Christian Church.