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Illinois Issues: Land of Lincoln, New Jersey Compete For Worst Fiscal Condition
Illinois and New Jersey are in dire financial straits, but experts hope California's fiscal gains can be duplicated in those states now struggling.
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Residents, Lawyers Still Looking For Answers After Natural Gas Leak
More than 100 residents now know more about a natural gas leak in rural Champaign County, and lawyers representing homeowners with contaminated wells are looking for more answers.
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Carle Illinois College Of Medicine Gets Preliminary Accreditation
The University of Illinois’ new Carle Illinois College of Medicine has taken a big step forward by passing a major accreditation hurdle.
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How’s The Illinois Economy? For Rauner Administration, Depends On The Audience
Gov. Bruce Rauner has spent much of the past few years bad-mouthing the Illinois economy — saying his agenda would turn things around. But not everyone in his administration is sounding the alarm.
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Rutgers Downs Illinois 35-24
Gus Edwards rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns as Rutgers ended a 16-game losing streak in the Big Ten with a 35-24 win over Illinois on Saturday.
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Gun Control Measures Proposed In Illinois
At least two gun control measures could be addressed in the upcoming veto session of the Illinois General Assembly.
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Rauner Vetoes Medicaid Purchase Plan As Duplicative
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation (SB 1446) that would require a more rigorous competitive search for managed-care organizations to administer health care for the Medicaid population.
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Donors Provide Stability At University Of Illinois
As the University of Illinois unveils a multi-year fundraising campaign, administrators say donations play a key role in providing financial stability for the school.
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Champaign Native Viktor Krauss Performing At Allerton Saturday Night
Bassist and Champaign native Viktor Krauss returns to central Illinois for a performance at the Allerton Music Barn Saturday evening. He’s joined by harpist Maeve Gilchrist, and they’ll be playing selections from their new album “Vignette,” available on Adventure Records.
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Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor
The Trump administration said Thursday that it would end the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reduction payments designed to help low-income Americans get health care. Not paying the subsidies, health care experts have warned, could send the health insurance exchanges into turmoil.