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Rauner Vetoes ‘Crosscheck’ Ban — Illinois’ Participation Already On Hold
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have gotten the state out of the controversial Crosscheck voter identification program.
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13th District Candidates React To Trump’s Comments On Russia
In Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, both Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democratic challenger, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, have issued statements pushing back against President Trump’s controversial comments during his news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Products Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism Show Anti-Cancer Properties In Mice
When the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids, it creates endocannabinoids, a class of compounds that help reduce pain and inflammation. New research from the University of Illinois finds one class of these metabolites shows anti-cancer properties in mice.
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Illinois Issues: For Illinois Roads, Needs Are Growing; Funding Isn’t.
Experts say billions in a multi-year plan won't go far enough to address infrastructure repairs and upkeep.
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WIU Details Academic Realignment
Western Illinois University laid out its plans for restructuring and realigning its academic offerings during a much anticipated news conference on Monday.
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Kevin Dorsey Appointed as SIU System Interim President
The SIU Board of Trustees met Monday in Edwardsville to vote on a separation agreement with SIU System President Randy Dunn and to appoint an Interim President.
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Local Officials Announce $125,000 To Study Extending Kickapoo Rail Trail
On Monday local officials announced $125,000 in federal and private funding to study how the Kickapoo Rail Trail could be extended west through downtown Urbana.
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MCORE Update: Green Street Now Open Between Goodwin & Lincoln In Urbana
It is now a little easier to drive through the Campustown area in Urbana, with the opening of a portion of Green Street to traffic.
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Trump Press Conference With Putin Sparks Bipartisan Ire
President Trump's effort to reset relations with Russia backfired at home, when he failed to side with U.S. intelligence over Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. The president's equivocation drew bipartisan condemnation, capping a week in which Trump alienated allies and cozied up to adversaries.
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Pritzker Follows Rauner, Visits C-U Tech Companies
Both Governor Bruce Rauner, and his Democratic challenger JB Pritzker have paid recent visits to technology companies in Champaign-Urbana.
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