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Rep. John Conyers Acknowledges Settlement, But Denies Sexual Harassment Claim
The longest-serving member of the House of Representatives is the latest lawmaker caught in the wave of sexual harassment claims.
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Higher Than A Year Ago
Motorists in Illinois will pay more at the gas pump this holiday weekend compared to a year ago.
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Politically Speaking: Illinois Congressman Shimkus on taxes, Trump and Rauner’s re-election
On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back U.S. Rep. John Shimkus to the show for the third time.
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Opioid Task Force Continues To Search For Tools To Reduce Deaths In Illinois
The statistics are sobering. Opioid overdoses have killed nearly 11,000 people in Illinois since 2008. Last year alone, that number was nearly 2,000 — twice the number of fatal car crashes. State officials estimate that number will continue to explode.
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Illinois Issues: Legislative Checklist - Veto Session
Sexual harassment at the Capitol, workers' rights and student loans — a look at recent action in the state legislature.
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Charlie Rose Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Eight Women
The list of prominent men accused of sexual harassment is growing. Eight women have told The Washington Post that veteran television host Charlie Rose sexually harassed them between the late 1990s and 2011.
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Men’s Overnight Shelter Opens In Champaign-Urbana For 2nd Winter
As winter approaches, emergency shelters are opening in Champaign-Urbana. An overnight shelter for men was scheduled to open Monday night, November 20.
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With Tie Vote, Elections Board Keeps Illinois In Crosscheck Voter Database
Illinois election officials have decided the state will remain in Crosscheck, a multi-state voter registration database that critics claim is inaccurate and could lead to security breaches.
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Illini Legend Butkus To Get Memorial Stadium Statue
A University of Illinois Fighting Illini legend will be immortalized in bronze.
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Changes to Pension System Spells Uncertainty For Teachers
A recent report shows Illinois is facing a teacher shortage. But changes to teachers’ pensions — including cutbacks on the state’s share of contributions — spells uncertainty for anyone going into the profession.
