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November 04, 2018

Key Questions The 2018 Election Will Answer

In one respect, this is a typical midterm election — a race shaped as a referendum on the president and the party in power. But there are so many ways in which this election is anything but typical. We've seen a surge in first-time candidates, especially women and minorities. In the past several midterms, the party in power was relatively complacent compared with the party hoping to be in power. Heading into Election Day, Democrats have an enthusiasm edge, but Republicans have been getting steadily amped up, too.

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November 03, 2018

Corbin, Illinois Roll Over Minnesota, 55-31

The hot seat Illinois coach Lovie Smith has found himself on lately cooled down a bit on Saturday as Illinois beat Minnesota 55-31 in a football game that saw some impressive and long scoring runs.

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November 03, 2018

Dominican Newcomer Feliz Leads Illini To Exhibition Basketball Win

The new-look Illini men beat Illinois Wesleyan 83-67 Friday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, in the pre-season's only exhibition basketball game

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November 02, 2018

Sen. Dick Durbin Whips Up Campus Support For Londrigan

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joined Democratic congressional candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan for a visit to the University of Illinois campus on Friday. Speaking to students on the Quad outside of the Illini Union, Durbin and Londrigan emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm election on Nov. 6. 

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November 02, 2018

University of Illinois Flash Index Shows Economy Remains Stable

The Illinois Flash Index remains steady this month at 105.2. Any number over 100 indicates economic growth for the state, while any number under 100 shows economic contraction.

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November 02, 2018

Non-Profit Sues IDOC Over Censorship Of LGBTQ Publications

Earlier this month, the Uptown People’s Law Center and the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Chicago chapter against the Illinois Department of Corrections director and the wardens of 11 state prisons, among other corrections staff.

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November 02, 2018

Picketing Champaign Teachers Say Pay Is Only A Piece Of The Puzzle

Earlier in the week, the Champaign Federation of Teachers and Unit 4  released their respective proposals for what they’d like to see in the new teacher contract. The last one expired in June of this year. Some of the major sticking points highlighted by both sides were over pay, class size and professional development.

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November 02, 2018

Election 2018: Health Care Is Huge Issue In Midwest

Across the Midwest, health care has emerged as one of the year’s biggest campaign flash points—in races from U.S. Senate to state attorney general. In Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana, speeches, debates and ads highlighting partisan disputes over major health care issues. Among them: the Affordable Care Act, a single-payer health system and decriminalization of drug use.

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November 02, 2018

Illinois Issues: Third Parties - If Not Now, When?

In an especially contentious election year, there are a couple alternatives to the major party candidates in the race for Illinois governor. But, even some backers of third parties say they aren’t great options either, though that’s not where they want the story to end.

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November 02, 2018

Ag Co-ops Are More Than Seeds And Sales, They’re Boosting Rural Economies

Farmers started forming co-ops nearly a century ago, primarily to get better prices for their crops. They pooled their resources, put up storage bins and gained leverage with buyers.