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State Rep. Ammons Calls New Law ‘Economic Justice’
Temporary workers in Illinois have more protections after Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill championed by an area lawmaker.
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Cornhuskers Trample Illini Football 28-6
Lovie Smith made no excuses after Nebraska embarrassed his second Illini football team 28-6 on its own field. He said everyone on the team is subject to scrutiny, and that includes himself.
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New Legislation Removes Barriers At Farmers Markets
As the number of farmers markets grow across the state, inconsistencies in regulation for the farmers who travel from county to county has become apparent, but new legislation intends to remove some of the barriers.
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Bristol Place Project Awarded Funding As Last Family Moves Out
The last family was scheduled to move out of Champaign’s Bristol Place Friday, as the city and local housing authority prepare the north side neighborhood for redevelopment. Meanwhile, a major funding component for the new development meant to replace the old neighborhood was approved by a state panel in Chicago.
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Supreme Court, New Term Near, To Hear Challenge To Unions
Its conservative majority restored, the Supreme Court said Thursday it will return to an issue with the potential to financially cripple Democratic-leaning labor unions that represent government workers.
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Grassroots Bus Service Brings Healing Touch To Inmates And Families
Janice McClain climbed aboard the van at a stop in downtown Indianapolis and took a seat among a dozen or so other travelers on a recent September day. They were all women and were all on their way to visit children, spouses and fiancés in prison.
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Democratic Congressional Candidate Ebel Discusses Tax Policy, More
Jon Ebel is one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in Illinois' 13th Congressional District. The winner of the March 2018 primary will face incumbent Republican Rodney Davis in the general election.
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Rauner Signs HB 40, Bill Expanding Abortion Coverage
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed HB 40, legislation that provides state health insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions.
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$10 Million Park District Project To Serve More Kids
Look for a new community center on the north side of Champaign to offer more opportunities for young people.
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Underwood ‘Surprised’ At Arrests Of NCAA Assistant Coaches
University of Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood says he’s “surprised” by the arrest of four NCAA assistant coaches by the FBI this week.