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The Illinois General Assembly began a new legislative session Wednesday—with both new and familiar faces. Though the legislative leaders remain the same, making what was old “new” again,  Democrats have expanded their veto-proof majority, known as a “supermajority."

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A law professor in Illinois wants to put a stop to a medical practice that she says treats women’s bodies like cadavers. Across most of the U.S., teaching hospitals allow medical students to conduct pelvic exams on female patients without their knowledge or explicit consent. 

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President Trump used his first prime-time address from the Oval Office to make the case for his controversial border wall. The president's demand for $5.7 billion in wall funding — and Democrats' opposition — has led to a partial shutdown of the federal government.

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President Trump is addressing the nation about border security Tuesday night. Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Charles Schumer will give a joint response immediately following. The government is partially shut down, with Trump in a stalemate with Democrats over funding for a wall along the southern border. Watch the remarks live.

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The Illinois House wrapped up its two-year session Tuesday with legislation to help the incoming governor, with House Speaker Michael Madigan praising lawmakers for persevering in an "epic struggle" over state spending with outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner. Meanwhile, Rauner previewed a report to lawmakers that showcased his administration's accomplishments.

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A top Illinois Democrat is stepping down after more than 30 years in the House of Representative to become a lobbyist. Lou Lang was until last year the number three Democrat in the House.

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A Dallas developer hopes to start construction this year on a new residential development just east of the University of Illinois campus in Urbana.

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The partial government shutdown hasn't disrupted operations at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois yet, but  their super computer rellies on funding from the National Science Foundation, which is currently closed. 

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The program “Girls Who Code” aims to close the gender gap in technology by getting more girls interested in coding and tech careers. There are more than a thousand Girls Who Code clubs across the U.S.—and a new program is coming to the Champaign Public Library this month.

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A new study from the University of Illinois found no link between green space on school campuses and academic outcomes. The study examined greenery and third grade test scores on reading and math exams at 400 Chicago Public Schools.