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Local Meteorologist To Educate Citizens And Storm Chasers
Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard says he saw his first tornado from his back door in Urbana. Since that day in 1996, Illinois has seen its fair share of twisters.
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Governor Rauner To Be Grandpa
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is expecting a new addition to his family. He and First Lady Diana Rauner expect to become first-time grandparents in a few weeks.
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New Theater Piece Provides A Glimpse Into The Quantum World
The interdisciplinary theater piece "Quantum Voyages" takes audience members on a journey to strange atomic landscapes. The performance debuts today as part of the 80th birthday celebration of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Anthony Leggett.
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State Continues To Withhold Pay Raise Promised To State-Funded Caregivers
When the state budget went into effect last August, a provision within the law provided a 48-cent hourly wage increase to 28,000 state workers who provide in-home care to people with disabilities. But those workers still haven't seen that money yet.
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As McCarter Awaits Confirmation, Experts Describe Kenya’s Challenges
Illinois State Sen. Kyle McCarter’s nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to Kenya comes at a time of challenges for the African nation.
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Audit Dings Rauner Administration For Lost Property, Vacant Appointments
Governor Bruce Rauner’s office has been criticized by a state audit.
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Illinois’ Senior Senator Says State Is Falling Short In Combating The Opioid Epidemic
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he’s not seeing enough statewide progress in addressing the opioid addiction crisis.
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U Of I Community Credit Union Merges With Credit Union Serving Carle Employees
Members of the credit union serving Carle employees have voted to merge with the University of Illinois Community Credit Union, effective May 1st.
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Republican State Lawmaker Offers Gun Control Measures
An Illinois lawmaker wants to give police officers more power to take away guns from someone who poses a threat.
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Rauner’s Uphill Climb To A Second Term
Commentary: Insights from the 2018 primary election.
