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Student Screenwriters Premiere Films On The Big Screen
Some of central Illinois’ youngest screenwriters will see their films come to life on the big screen this weekend.
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Court Diversion Program For Young People Debuts New Home
The Youth Assessment Center recently lost the free building space it had been provided by the Unit 4 school district in downtown Champaign, but the program found a new home it debuted Thursday night during an open house.
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More Older Americans Working Past 65, Delaying Retirement
When Mike McClain pictured retirement, he thought of deserts and canyons. The 66-year-old had planned to leave the workforce this year and spend more time outdoors, hiking and camping. That was before he was laid off from his job in telecommunications in 2009.
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Law Aims To Return State Jobs To Springfield
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation meant to bring state jobs back to Springfield.
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Astronomers Say Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be A Great Show
While you can spot a meteor any time of year, the late summer is when the earth runs into the same comet dust trail that creates one of the most popular meteor showers for star gazers.
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Ivanka Trump Visits Illinois To Promote Workforce Development
First Daughter Ivanka Trump made a public appearance in the Metro East Wednesday to highlight the importance of preparing young people for technical careers.
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Why A Cheaper, More Convenient Dialysis Option Isn’t More Common
Kidney failure is an expensive problem in the U.S.. Dialysis, which removes toxins from the blood, costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. But there’s a cheaper dialysis option, that’s better for a lot of patients. Side Effects Public Media’s Jake Harper explains why that other option isn’t more common.
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Dems Push Rauner On Gender Wage Bill
Illinois Democrats are trying to put Gov. Bruce Rauner on the spot over equal pay for women.
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Illinois’s New School Funding Formula Leaves Out Schools For At-Risk Students
Two of Illinois’s regional superintendents were recently tasked with recommending ways the state can funnel new money to schools for at-risk students, and other alternative school programs.
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Lawmakers Looking At How Public Schools Handle Private Data
Illinois lawmakers are being urged to pass tougher laws to protect student data privacy. On Tuesday, they heard stories from parents who say they have no way to protect their kids’ information.
