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Betsy Dirksen Londrigan Discusses 13th District Candidacy
The development officer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is making her first run for public office.
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Democratic Gov. Candidates Talk College Tuition At U Of I Forum
Four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor told an audience at the University of Illinois Urbana campus Monday night that they wanted more funding for higher education, with three of the candidates saying they supported free tuition at state universities and community colleges.
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Task Force Has 31 Recommendations To Improve Criminal Justice System
The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force has 31 recommendations for the county to improve racial disparity in the local criminal justice system.
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Olympian Drive Extension To North Lincoln Now Open
Local officials cut the ribbon Monday morning on new road construction that links the north end of Urbana to I-57, via Olympian Drive.
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Gov. Rauner Declares ‘Harvest Emergency’ In Illinois
Governor Bruce Rauner has declared a “harvest emergency” across Illinois. The designation means trucks carrying grain can exceed weight limits by 10 percent.
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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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