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Talen Horton-Tucker Leads Cyclones Past Illini 84-68 At Maui
The Illini men dropped another game at the Maui Invitational Tuesday night, this time to Iowa State. The final was 84-68.
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Murky Water, Boil Order Sparks Confusion For Champaign Residents
There was confusion in Champaign Tuesday, as several residents wondered whether or not they were affected by a water boil order.
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More Online Retailers Collecting Illinois Sales Tax
If you shop online this holiday season, you’ll likely see more retailers charging you sales tax.
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C-U Immigrant Organizations Concerned About Proposed Changes To “Public Charge” Rule
A group that provides support for new immigrants in Champaign-Urbana is voicing its concern over a Trump administration proposal to expand the list of public benefit programs that can count against immigrants when they go to apply for residency in the U.S.
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Urbana Schools Audit Triggered By Hiring Concerns, Union Grievance
An audit of Urbana School District 116 hiring practices was triggered by concerns from several people that the district wasn’t following its own hiring practices, and a formal grievance from the district’s teachers union, according to a press release from Urbana’s Board of Education.
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Illini Rally Falls Short Against #3 Gonzaga 84-78
Sophomore Trent Frazier scored 27 of his 29 points in the second half to lead Illinois.
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Illinois Issues: Why Is Deerfield (Still) So White?
Commentary: A North Shore suburban native reflects on the community's troubled racial history.
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How Many Hours A Day Should Kids Be In School? How About Zero?
When the Illinois state legislature passed its new school funding law, it changed more than just the dollar amount each school district receives. It also changed the number of hours of instruction schools have to provide.
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The Uncertain Future Of Soybean Futures
Farmers know every year they’re going to encounter surprises from things out of their control, like drought or pests. This year, great growing conditions led to a bin-busting soybean harvest, but a tit-for-tat exchange of tariffs with China meant that country went from being a major buyer to virtually ignoring U.S. soybeans.
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Illinois Lawmakers Consider A Capital Bill
Illinois lawmakers say they’ve begun discussing a potential capital bill. It would fund construction and repair projects for the state’s infrastructure over the next several years.