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United Way Wants You To Be A Smart Giver For “Giving Tuesday”
The United Way of Champaign County hopes people will pitch in to help those in need on "Giving Tuesday."
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Two State Senators Look For Bipartisan Solutions To Teacher Shortage
Two Illinois lawmakers --- one Democrat and one Republican --- are working to find long-term solutions to a teacher shortage.
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Like It Or Not: How Facebook Reshaped Political Campaigns In Illinois
Facebook is facing tough questions in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. Did Russians use social media to sway the election? Why is there so much fake news? Why isn’t Facebook more transparent?
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Proposal To See Convicted Animal Abusers Lose Gun Rights
Under federal and state law, anyone convicted of domestic violence loses their right to legally own a gun, but there’s a push to also see that penalty extended to anyone convicted of animal abuse.
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Illini Men Remain Unbeaten, Top NC Central 86-73
The Illini men's basektball team beat North Carolina Central 86-73 Friday night in Champaign. Michael Finke scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. Aaron Jordan added 16 points for Illinois, shooting 4-5 from three-point range.
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Job Growth Mixed In October Across Illinois
The year-over-year unemployment rate fell in all 14 Illinois metro areas, but job growth was mixed, with just eight metro areas adding jobs over the last 12 months.
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Chamber Of Commerce Leader Predicts ‘Robust’ Holiday Shopping For C-U
With the coming of Black Friday, the head of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is expecting a robust holiday shopping season.
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U.S. Rep. Shimkus Declines To Endorse Gov. Rauner
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, Illinois’ senior Republican Congressman, has declined to endorse Governor Bruce Rauner in next year's primary election.
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Trump Administration Moves To Alter Drug Discount Program That Many Rural Hospitals Rely On
A drug discount program has become a financial lifeline for rural hospitals like Pemiscot County, nearly a third of which are struggling to keep their doors open. Now, a pending rule change may scale it back dramatically. It’s yet another hurdle for rural communities fighting to keep their healthcare local.
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Teen Moms In Some States Are Denied Pain Relief During Childbirth
In 13 states, including Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin, people under 18 who are in labor cannot consent to their own health care. They can receive emergency services, but nothing considered to be elective. For the many minors in those places who become pregnant, it's a painful gap in coverage.