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Porter Appointed As Legislative Inspector General
The Illinois General Assembly has finally chosen someone to investigate ethics complaints against state legislators and staff. The position had been vacant for nearly three years.
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At Least 26 Dead After Gunman Opens Fire In South Texas Church
Federal authorities are responding to a shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, in which at least 26 people are confirmed killed, and at least 20 others are reported wounded. Authorities say the shooter was later found dead in his vehicle.
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McFadden Places 2nd In NYC Marathon Women’s Wheelchair Division
University of Illinois alum Tatyana McFadden placed 2nd behind Switzerland’s Manuela Schar in the women’s wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon Sunday.
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Cook County Dems Endorse Raoul Over Quinn For AG
The Cook County Democratic Party made an official endorsement in the crowded primary for Illinois Attorney General Friday, choosing State Sen. Kwame Raoul out of a crowded field of candidates.
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Chancellor: New College Of Medicine Will ‘Transform’ Physician Training
The Chancellor for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign predicts the new Carle Illinois College of Medicine will transform the way schools train physicians.
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CHART: How The Tax Overhaul Would Affect You
House Republicans have put forward their first stab at a tax overhaul bill, and while some parts have been long-promised — fewer brackets, a steep corporate tax cut — there were a few surprises, like the fact that the new bill doesn't touch 401(k) savings rules.
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ISBE Report Card Data Show Area High Schools Close In Graduation Rate, Disparities Elsewhere
Champaign County high schools show a wide range of results in test scores, low income students, and funding sources, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Illini Men’s Basketball To Play EIU In Charleston For Hurricane Relief
The Illini men's basketball team will travel to Charleston Friday night for a public scrimmage against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. It's an NCAA-exempt event, with all proceeds aiding American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.
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3 Buildings To Be Demolished For Champaign Central Expansion Nominated For Landmark Status
Three buildings that the Champaign School Board wants to tear down for the expansion of Central High School have been nominated for local landmark status. The action approved Thursday by the Champaign Historic Preservation Commission occurred the same day that the school board filed formal protests with the city.
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University Of Illinois Chancellor Calls For ‘Respectful Dialogue’
The Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign says there needs to be room and respect for all opinions on campus.