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Donations To U Of I & Foundation Set New Record
Donations to the University of Illinois and the U of I Foundation came close to half-a-billion dollars during the fiscal year that ended June 30th.
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NPR Illinois ‘Seeking Solutions’ Forum Discusses State’s Financial Woes, How To Keep Tech Talent
The state’s fiscal health and the role of innovation in generating economic growth was the focus of NPR Illinois’ Seeking Solutions forum in Urbana Thursday evening.
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Illinois Relatives Defend Ford’s Integrity After Kavanaugh Accusation
The family of Christine Blasey Ford — including relatives from Bloomington-Normal — are defending her integrity and honesty in a new letter released ahead of her possible testimony about allegations she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Panel Poised To Tweak School Funding Formula
Illinois’ new school funding formula — approved last year — could already be facing revisions. That's because lawmakers had such a tough time agreeing on this new formula, they tried to ensure they'd never have to fight so hard again. So they built in a Professional Review Panel, and empowered the group to recommend recalibrations as needed.
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Illinois Governor Hopefuls Clash On Taxes, ‘Lies’ At Debate
CHICAGO (AP) — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday accused rival J.B. Pritzker of plotting a massive income tax hike on the people of Illinois, a claim the Democrat dismissed as another lie from a governor who's "been lying for three-and-a-half years."
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Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Property Tax Shield For Non-Profit Hospitals
Non-profit hospitals in Illinois will still get to avoid paying property taxes. That’s after a ruling Thursday by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Who Benefits From Video Court?
More Illinois counties are turning to video court to save money and time on legal proceedings, but the practice may have some drawbacks for the accused.
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Dad ODs. Can You Sue A Local Drug Dealer?
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments over whether victims of the illegal drug trade can sue dealers.
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Ask The Newsroom: How Are Early Voting And Mail-in Ballots Handled?
Ann Quackenbush of Champaign had questions about mail-in ballots. So, she asked Illinois Newsroom to answer them.
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Fired Prisoner Review Board Member Asks Illinois Supreme Court To Limit Governor’s Power
Fired Prisoner Review Board member Eric Gregg is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to give him his job back. In a case argued Tuesday, the justices were also asked to consider the limits of a governor’s power to fire certain state officials.