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Champaign School Board Approves Balanced Budget For 2018
The Champaign Unit 4 School District has some good news after board members voted 7-0 to approve a new budget Monday night.
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UPDATED: Former U.S. Cellular Coliseum Managers Accused Of Money Laundering And Theft
State Police say five former U.S. Cellular Coliseum Management officials are accused of felony theft. The arrests Monday stem from a year-and-a half investigation conducted by State Police and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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WATCH: In Hearing, Sens. Graham And Cassidy Defend Their Namesake Bill To Repeal Obamacare
Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., are defending their namesake health care bill before the Senate Finance Committee on Monday afternoon, but resistance from a handful of GOP colleagues may sink this last-ditch effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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‘Pro-Choice’ Rauner Still Undecided on Controversial Abortion Legislation
A measure that would allow taxpayer funding for abortions is finally on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk today.
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Abortion Legislation Puts Gov. Rauner In Political Bind
A measure that would allow taxpayer funding for abortions has yet to reach Governor Bruce Rauner's desk. Supporters want him to publicly declare his support before taking any further steps.
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Health Care Consumers Concerned About Lack Of ACA Promotion
The federal government has cut the advertising budget for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A health care group says that means more people have to spread the word about open enrollment.
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Illinois Adults Now Can Pursue High School Diplomas
Nearly 13 percent of Illinoisans do not have a high school diploma. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday aimed at changing that. The new law will allow community colleges and non-profit organizations to set up “adult high school” programs where people over 21 can earn diplomas.
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Subsidies Available To Offset Health Exchange Rate Increases
An area health care consumer’s organization says people should not fear an increase in Affordable Care Act exchange premiums for 2018.
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Therapist: It Will Take Time For Mattoon Community To Process Emotions After School Shooting
The Mattoon community is recovering from a shooting at the high school Wednesday that left one student injured and another in custody. Meanwhile, a licensed therapist says it may take a long time for people to process their emotions.
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Immigration Welcome Award Winner Fights For DACA Recipients
The president of I-CAUSE on the University of Illinois Urbana campus will receive the Student Leadership Award at Saturday's Immigrant Welcome Awards ceremony in Urbana.
