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WATCH/LISTEN: President Trump Address to UN General Assembly
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly. Watch his remarks live. You can also listen to NPR Special Coverage below.
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Illinois Issues: The Janus Effect - Will African-American Women Pay?
Some experts say black women could feel financial pain if union membership declines as a result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, which decreed that public sector unions can no longer force workers they represent to pay fees in lieu of union dues. But conservative groups are cheering Janus v. AFSCME as a victory for workers’ free speech rights.
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Lawmakers Vow To Override Governor’s Wage Equity Veto — For A Second Time
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a plan last week that would bar employers from asking about salary history. Now, some lawmakers say these actions could impact the governor’s race in which Rauner is vying for a second term.
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New Illinois Billboard Campaign Targets Adult Learners
Nearly 1.3 million Illinois adults lack a high school diploma or equivalent, and more than two million speak something other than English as their primary language, according to the Illinois Community College Board. The ICCB is launching a new billboard campaign to urge those Illinoisans to enroll in adult education programs.
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Illinois Congressman Bost On His Nationally Watched Re-Election Bid
Illinois Congressman Mike Bost joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies on the Politically Speaking podcast to talk about his bid for a third term.
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Promise Healthcare To Expand Behavioral Health Services With Federal Grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $12 million to 40 community health centers across Illinois. The funding will be used to expand access to substance abuse treatment and mental health services.
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A Timeline Of Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill Controversy As Kavanaugh To Face Accuser
As another Supreme Court nominee faces allegations of sexual misconduct, what can be learned from the handling of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy?
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Sanders, McSorley Lead No. 10 Penn State Over Illinois 63-24
No. 10 Penn State beat Illinois 63-24 Friday night, by scoring 35 points in the fourth quarter, after getting all they could handle from an Illini team showing signs of a turnaround in coach Lovie Smith's third season.
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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.