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U Of I Acquires Isaac Newton Alchemy Document
A document on alchemy from the hand of 17th century English scientist Isaac Newton is now part of the University of Illinois Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
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Medicaid Cuts Hurt Independent Pharmacy Owner
A pharmacist in central Illinois says that HealthChoice Illinois---a recently expanded Illinois’ Medicaid program---includes cuts in reimbursement rates that make it harder for small drugstores like his to stay in business.
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Champaign Unit 4 Board Denies Charter School Proposal
The Champaign Unit 4 School Board rejected a charter school proposal in a 6-1 vote during a special meeting Wednesday night. School administrators who reviewed the proposal for the North Champaign Academy said it does not meet state requirements for charter schools.
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Illinois Lawmakers React to Rauner-Backed Fixes for Quincy Vets Home
Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration says a costly rebuild of the Quincy Veterans Home is the best way to get rid of legionella bacteria linked to more than a dozen deaths there. While some state legislators support the move, others remain skeptical.
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Mosque Visit With Rodney Davis Turns Into Debate
Congressman Rodney Davis’ visit Wednesday to an Urbana mosque was meant to strengthen ties with the local Muslim community--but the event turned into a debate over why he hasn’t been more involved in his district.
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Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
The company that markets the Bridge is using the study results to promote its use to anyone who will listen: policymakers, criminal justice officials and health care providers. The message is working. In the face of a nationwide crisis of opioid addiction, people are eager for new solutions.
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Can Conversation Move The U Of I Forward Without The Chief?
University of Illinois administrators want to see the Urbana campus move on without Chief Illiniwek. Through a series of public events, they’re seeking input from the community on how best to achieve that, but not everyone thinks it will succeed.
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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.