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U Of I Flash Index Indicates Growing Illinois Economy
U of I Economist Fred Giertz says Illinois is experiencing its highest economic growth in 20 months.
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Reporter Finds Carrying A Gun Carries Weighty Responsibility
In the wake of mass shootings comes the debate around gun laws. This week, I explore a different angle: the personal responsibility of carrying a firearm.
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Classical:BTS To Spotlight Six Central Illinois Classical Stories
Classical:BTS, or Behind the Scenes, is a six-part WILL video web series that you can watch starting Tuesday evening. It’s a look at some of the lesser seen and heard stories about classical music in central Illinois, and a follow-up to the award-winning 2015 web series Art:BTS.
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Unit 4 School Board To Vote Wednesday On Resolution To Deny Charter School
The Champaign Unit Four School Board will vote on a resolution to deny an application for a proposed charter school, at a special meeting Wednesday night.
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Ag Secretary Confident Trump Will Help Push Farm Bill Across Finish Line
The farm bill traditionally is a bipartisan effort, but House Republicans’ proposed changes to the main federal food-aid program in this year’s version has struck a nerve. To move it through efficiently, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’ll appeal to President Donald Trump.
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Illinois Marathon Men’s Race Ends In Tie
The co-winners, Tesfaalem Mehari of Colorado Springs and Wilson Chemweno of Kenya, both finished with a time of 2:21:03, just five seconds faster than third place finisher William Fladland of Anoka, Minnesota.
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What ‘A Nation At Risk’ Got Wrong, And Right, About U.S. Schools
Thirty-five years after the landmark report warned of a "rising tide of mediocrity" in U.S. education, the statistics have been questioned, but the concerns still feel urgent.
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Suburban Express Agrees To Changes In Conduct Toward Customers, As Part Of Talks To Settle Suit
The bus company Suburban Express has reached an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General on a temporary restraining order, while the two sides negotiate to settle a lawsuit. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed the suit Monday, alleging years of discriminatory practices.
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Illinois Vets Agency Director To Leave For Private Sector Job
Erica Jeffries, the head of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is resigning.
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U.S. Senator Says Vote May Overrule Net Neutrality Repeal
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D) says the Senate is scheduled to vote in two weeks on the future of net neutrality.