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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.
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Yoga & “Mindfulness” Come To Springfield Public Schools
A new effort to get kids more active and in touch with their thoughts has come to Springfield's public school district - in the form of yoga classes. It could also have implications for how students are disciplined in the future.
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Union Says Prison Inmate Assaults On Guards Up 51%
The labor union representing Illinois prison guards says assaults on staff are way up — and state officials aren’t doing enough about it.
