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David Gill Campaigns For Democratic Party Nod For Congress
There is a crowded field of Democrats running in the March 2018 primary for Illinois' 13th Congressional district. But, one of the candidates is familiar to voters.
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Senate Approves Landmark Tax Overhaul, Bill Returns To House
Republicans in Congress approved a sweeping and controversial $1.5 trillion tax overhaul, with the Senate voting early Wednesday along straight party lines to move the measure forward.
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‘I Don’t Know Where It’s From:’ Former UFO Program Head On Navy Jet Footage
The Pentagon releases information about a program to learn more about UFOs.
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House Republicans Pass Tax Overhaul; Senate Could Vote Tuesday Night
The House passed the final version of Republicans' $1.5 trillion tax overhaul on Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 227-203. Senate Republicans are now set to debate the bill and could vote Tuesday evening.
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Roger Ebert Fellows Ponder ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
University of Illinois students and Roger Ebert Fellows Madeline Galassi, Niani Scott and Tyler Panlilio offer up their (spoiler-free!) review of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', recorded at WBEZ in Chicago.
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Illinois Issues: Illinois Women Tell Their #Metoo Stories
In the midst of the national #metoo phenomenon, Illinois women wrestle with their own experiences.
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Holiday Cheer On Demand With ‘Dial-A-Carol’
One of the longest running traditions on the University of Illinois Urbana campus gives people some holiday cheer on demand. University Housing’s 57th annual Dial-A-Carol continues through Wednesday night at midnight.
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CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class
The Republican tax bill that the House and Senate are set to pass as soon as Tuesday night would give most Americans a tax cut next year, according to a new analysis. However, it would by far benefit the richest Americans the most. Meanwhile, many lower- and middle-class Americans would have higher taxes a decade from how...unless a future Congress extends the cuts.
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Amtrak Train Derails On Overpass In Washington, Causing ‘Multiple Fatalities’
An Amtrak passenger train has derailed on an overpass in Washington state, falling partly onto an interstate freeway east of Olympia. The Pierce County sheriff's office has confirmed that "injuries and casualties" have been reported on site, where at least one train car is dangling onto the major roadway.
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Democratic Candidates For The 13th Congressional District All Want Single Payer Health Law
The five Democrats running to be the next representative in the 13th Congressional District all want to expand the Affordable Care Act to a single-payer system.
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