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Fire Temporarily Closes Illini Union Basement
An electrical fire occurred Thursday morning at the Einstein Bros. Bagels located in the basement of the 78-year-old Illini Union building on the University of Illinois campus.
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Engineering School To Be 2nd U Of I College Named For Benefactor
The University of Illinois College of Engineering is on track to be renamed the Grainger College of Engineering next month, as it receives a $100 million gift from the Grainger Foundation. The university’s board of trustees is expected to vote on the name change at its May 16 meeting in Springfield.
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WGLT To Take Over Operations At Peoria Public Radio Station WCBU
Illinois State University and Bradley University have signed an agreement in which WGLT-FM will assume operations of WCBU-FM in Peoria starting June 1.
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READ: The Mueller Report, With Redactions
Attorney General William Barr has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election to Congress and the public.
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Watch Live: Attorney General Barr Briefs Reporters About The Mueller Report
Attorney General William Barr delivers a press conference at the Justice Department ahead of the expected release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. A redacted version of the report is expected to be released on Thursday.
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Why Getting Mental Health Care Can Be A Struggle For Refugees
The U.S. is a landing spot for thousands of people fleeing persecution, war and violence. And that can trigger mental illness in many of these U.N.-sanctioned refugees. But getting help can be a challenge.
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Supporters Of Trans Students Say Suit’s Dismissal Sets Precedent
A parents’ group from the Chicago suburbs dropped its lawsuit that attempted to ban transgender students from using school restrooms and locker rooms associated with their gender identity, a move that supporters of transgender students say helps affirm the rights of students across Illinois.
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Senate Measure Would Increase Protections For Workers Experiencing Sexual Harrassment
Some Illinois lawmakers want more protections for employees who are sexually harassed in private sector jobs.
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New Danville Budget Plan Includes $$ For Separate Police, Fire Chiefs
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Junior says one of his goals as he prepares to start a full term is to get new police and fire chiefs in place – replacing the position of public safety director.
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Illinois Receives $15 Million In Federal Funding To Address Opioid Crisis
The state of Illinois is set to receive an additional $15 million in federal funding to expand addiction treatment services. The funding will help expand treatment services in areas of Illinois hardest hit by addiction.