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Illinois Agencies Will Have To Disclose All Their Bills
A law taking effect January first is meant to force Illinois government to be more honest about its money problems.
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Family Of Yingying Zhang Awaits New Year And Trial Of Accused Kidnapper
2018 is the year when the family of Yingying Zhang hopes they will get answers about her disappearance, when her accused kidnapper goes on trial. For the accused, Brendt Christensen, it is the chance to get his day in court. Christensen's federal trial on the charge of kidnapping resulting in death is scheduled to begin February 27, 2018.
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Help Wanted Signs Dot Rural Areas. The Catch? Housing Is Hard To Come By
In places where the unemployment rate is well below the national average — states like Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa — one would think it’d be easier for communities to recruit new residents to fill open jobs.
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UIS Political Science Professor Looks Ahead To The 2018 Elections
If you thought 2017 was an interesting year politically, 2018 is forecast to be intense.
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New Law Will Force Insurers To Pay Death Benefits
Beginning in 2018, insurance companies must become more diligent in notifying beneficiaries of life insurance policies.
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Local Human Services Group Recovers After Budget Crisis, Looks To Future
As we look back on 2017, one of the big stories was the two-year budget crisis that finally came to an end. The lack of a budget hit several human service agencies hard, including Champaign-based Courage Connection.
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Champaign & Urbana Activate Sidewalk Snow Removal Requirements
In the wake of a Christmas Eve snowfall that dropped 3.2 inches of snow on the area, the cities of Urbana and Champaign have activated their sidewalk snow removal requirements for certain areas with high pedestrian traffic.
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Illinois Issues: Stories Of The Year
Illinois lawmakers ended the state budget impasse and made big changes to how the state pays for public schools. The state also wrestled with the debate over abortion and a nationwide rise in hate incidents.
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First Christian Church In Champaign To Host Hundreds Christmas Day
Champaign-Urbana area residents who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day have the chance for food and fellowship at First Christian Church in Champaign.
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Meteorologist Says White Christmas Likely For Champaign-Urbana
The first measureable snowfall of the season in Champaign-Urbana may come just in time for a white Christmas.