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Illinois Judge Allows 11-Year-Old Girl To Use Medical Marijuana At School
In a decision that may have sweeping effects, a judge has allowed an 11-year-old Illinois girl to use medical marijuana at school.
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After Rauner Veto, Lawmakers Consider Next Steps On School Funding
Schools and lawmakers are considering next steps now that more than 170 school districts in Illinois stand to lose additional money that was promised to them under the state’s new school funding formula.The landmark law passed last year with the intent to even the economic playing field for public schools across the state by providing more state dollars to the neediest districts.
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Trump Again Keeps U.S. In Iran Nuclear Deal—But Threatens To Get Out Later
President Trump has called it the "one of the worst deals" he has ever seen — but for now, he is keeping the U.S. in the nuclear deal with Iran.
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40 U.S. Senators File Legislation To Restore Net Neutrality
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are co-sponsoring legislation to reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s decision on so-called net neutrality.
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Trump Denies Using Vulgar Slur; Durbin Says He Said It
President Trump is denying reports, from NPR and other news outlets, that in a Thursday meeting at the White House, he disparaged African nations as "shithole countries" and questioned why the United States would admit immigrants from them and other nations, like Haiti.
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Illini Men Remain Winless In Big Ten After 104-97 OT Loss To Iowa
Illinois falls to 0-5 in Big Ten conference play despite a career-high 27 points from freshman Trent Frazier. The Illini led by as many as 20 points in the first half.
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Drury, Mariotti To Remain On Ballot For Attorney General
"Access to the ballot is a substantial right" argued Scott Drury's attorney, Casey Westover. It was the argument that was overall victorious in the hearing before the Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday, which claimed Drury should not be allowed on the ballot for Illinois attorney general due to a technicality with his statement of economic interest.
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Private Schools In Limbo As General Assembly And Governor Haggle Over School Funding Language
There’s a snag in implementing a new tax credit for private school scholarships in Illinois. The sticking point is how the state’s new school funding law defines what is a private school.
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How Heroin Traps Women In A Cycle of Sex Work And Addiction
Addiction to heroin can trap women in a life of sex work and often leave them at risk of exploitation by human traffickers. One national hotline has tracked thousands of calls in the last three years from victims of human trafficking who report struggling with opioid addiction.
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Businesses Learn How They Can Better Help Homeless In C-U
What can businesses do to help those who are homeless in the community? That was one of the questions covered at a panel discussion hosted on Wednesday by the Champaign Center Partnership, a local business group.