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Business Owners Want Different Approach To Minimum Wage Plan
Business owners across Central and Southern Illinois say they have concerns about what a $15 per hour minimum wage could mean for their bottom line.
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‘Agreement In Principle’ Reached On Border Security Funding, Top Republican Says
Congressional negotiators have reached what they are calling "an agreement in principle" on a border-security spending agreement. Details of the agreement have not yet been released.
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Illinois EPA Seeks Public Input On Dynegy Plan To Stabilize the Middle Fork Near Coal Ash Ponds
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced a public comment period and a public hearing notice on a Dynegy plan to stabilize the Middle Fork River at the retired Vermilion Power Station near Oakwood.
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In This Ohio Courthouse, Addiction Treatment Is Just Down The Hall
The area around Columbus Ohio has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, and judges say courtrooms are jammed with misdemeanor cases that are tied to addiction. Now they hope a treatment clinic in an unlikely location will be part of the solution.
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How Two Professors Are Helping Students Cope With Violence
Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a “wicked problem” –helping children deal with trauma and violence.
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Champaign Unit 4 Schools Celebrate National African-American Parent Involvement Day
Champaign Unit 4 Schools have a list of activities planned in observance of the National African-American Parent Involvement Day on Monday. Each school will host their own activities ranging from dinners and luncheons to talent show and musical performances.
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Fire Chief Proposes Giant Flag To Fly Over Paxton
The fire chief in the Ford County town of Paxton says flying a giant U.S. flag from a tall flagpole would promote patriotism and his community at the same time.
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Bezhanishvili Scores 35, Illinois Beats Rutgers 99-94 In OT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Freshman big man Giorgi Bezhanishvili scored a career-high 35 points — 29 of them coming in the second half — to lead Illinois to a 99-94 overtime win over Rutgers on Saturday.
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Have We Been Misspelling J.B. Pritzker’s Name?
There is a mystery at the heart of Illinois government. Statehouse reporters have been in private discussions about it for weeks. After internal deliberations here at public radio, we thought it was finally time to go public.
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Watch Live: Acting Attorney General Whitaker Faces House Judiciary Committee
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is being questioned by the House Judiciary Committee, now controlled by Democrats.
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