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Dunn Stays, As SIU Board Splits On Suspension Vote
SIU President Randy Dunn avoided suspension Thursday, as trustees were split four-to-four on whether to place him on administrative leave.
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Hate Crimes, Civil Rights Violations Added to Arson Charges Against Ford Co. Men For Mosque Bombing
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted three Ford County men on civil rights and hate crimes violations, related to the bombing last summer of a mosque in suburban Minneapolis. The indictment follows up on a criminal complaint of arson filed in March.
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What Will It Take To Fix Illinois’ Teacher Shortage?
Chuck Bleyer is worried the southern Illinois school district he heads won’t be able to fill an open teacher position by the time classes start this fall.
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U Of I President Touts New Chicago Research Institute
University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen said he is excited the U of I system will lead the Discovery Partners Institute. The DPI is a new research institute where students will work alongside researchers and businesses. Killeen said this will spur economic growth in the state.
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Got Ideas For Lincoln Square? Upcoming Public Meetings Invite You To Share
“What’s In Your Square?” the city of Urbana’s search for ways to revitalize Lincoln Square is moving to a new level, with a series of public meetings.
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Trump Signs Order To End Family Separations
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to end his controversial policy that has resulted in thousands of family separations and brought criticism from Democrats and Republicans.
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Marches Planned To Protest Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies
People across the nation plan to take to the streets June 30th to protest recent immigration policies that separate families crossing the southwest border of the United States. That includes marches in at least five Illinois cities.
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Behind The Scenes Of the ‘Betrayed’ Investigation of Chicago Public Schools
A team of Chicago Tribune reporters looked into cases of sexual misconduct in the city's public schools spanning a decade. Their series 'Betrayed' tells the stories of students abused by educators or other school employees. We talked to David Jackson — one of the reporters involved — about what they uncovered.
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Lawmakers To Hold Public Hearing Over Chicago Schools Sexual Abuse Cases
After a Chicago Tribune investigation uncovered years of sexual abuse in the city’s public schools, Illinois lawmakers are calling on school officials for answers. A hearing is scheduled Wednesday morning in Chicago.
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Rauner Likely To Sign Aquifer Bill, Says Chapin Rose
State Senator Chapin Rose says he believes Governor Bruce Rauner will sign his bill placing more requirements on the Manlove underground gas storage field in Champaign County.
