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Illinois Issues: The People vs. The Budget
When it comes to state spending, Illinois politicians are giving voters what they want. That’s the problem.
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WATCH: Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statements
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin Tuesday. Watch them live in this video from NPR, or listen to live special coverage hosted by NPR's Rachel Martin.
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Study: Most Young Adults Lack Financial Literacy, Opportunities
A new study from the University of Illinois finds that a majority of surveyed young adults lack basic financial skills and access to mainstream financial institutions. The study's author said the findings point to a need for more financial education for young adults.
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Kankakee County Board Backs Memorial To Ryan, Two Other Ex-Governors
Officials in Kankakee County have approved a memorial honoring three former governors from Kankakee, including convicted ex-Gov. George Ryan.
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Support Groups Available For Family & Friends Of People With Mental Illness
Mental illness affects more than the afflicted individual – it impacts their relatives and friends, too. An education program starting this month focuses on equipping those people with the knowledge and support they need to help their loved ones.
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Corps: No New Impacts Found In Dakota Access Pipeline Review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday completed more than a year of additional study of the North Dakota-to-Illinois Dakota Access oil pipeline, saying the work substantiated its earlier determination that the pipeline poses no significant environmental threats.
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Illinois Tops Kent St. 31-24, Extends Home-Opener Win Streak
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24 on Saturday to extend its home-opener win streak to 21 games, the fourth-longest in the nation.
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WATCH: Senator John McCain Ceremony At National Cathedral
The late Sen. John McCain will be honored at an expansive ceremony at Washington's National Cathedral on Saturday. Former President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush will give remarks, along with McCain's longtime friend Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and several others. Three of McCain's children will give readings, and Renee Fleming will perform "Danny Boy" at the late senator's request.
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The Crash Of Air Illinois Flight 710
A look back at the fatal plane crash 35 years ago this fall that marked the beginning of the end for Air Illinois, Carbondale-based commuter airline.
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Finding Workers To Fill Job Openings Is The Challenge For Champaign-Urbana Employers
The economy is booming and unemployment is below five percent. And employers now find that they have difficulty in finding people to fill job openings. That was the message two Illinois Congressmen heard Friday at a meeting in Champaign on workforce development issues.