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News Local/State

June 14, 2017

After Shooting, Davis Calls For Move Away From ‘Hateful Rhetoric’

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) was at the plate Wednesday, during an early morning batting practice of the Republican Congressional baseball team, when he heard a loud noise that he did not immediately recognize as a gunshot. Davis says the noise sounded to him like a large piece of metal being dropped at a construction area, although they weren’t at a construction area, but at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. The noise was followed by someone else on the field shouting, “Run, he’s got a gun!”

News Local/State

June 14, 2017

State Senator Says Republicans Reintroduce Budget Plan They Think Was Close To Passage

     Illinois Republicans have presented what they're calling a ”compromise'' budget and reform plan they hope will end the state's long budget impasse.

News Local/State

June 14, 2017

Suspect Dies After Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice In Virginia

A gunman opened fire during an early morning baseball practice for Republican members of Congress on Wednesday, reportedly firing dozens of shots at a field in Alexandria, Va. At least five people were wounded, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.

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June 14, 2017

Appellate Court Hears Arguments Over Whether State Employees Can Be Paid During Budget Impasse

MOUNT VERNON — A case with the potential to upend Illinois' budget impasse was argued Tuesday before the Fifth District Appellate Court. Attorney General Lisa Madigan is trying to halt employee paychecks. The AFSCME union opposes the move.

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June 14, 2017

To Fight Drug Addiction, Hospitals Hire Recovering Addicts

Charlie Stewart works with doctors and nurses, but he's not in this position thanks to a degree in medicine or social work. He's trained to work with patients and has experience in peer mentorship. He also has a past of drug addiction.

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June 14, 2017

Champaign County Board Chooses One Firm To Run & One To Broker Potential Sale Of Nursing Home

The Champaign County Board is getting ready to hire the same firm to broker a potential sale of its troubled nursing home that brokered the sale of Vermilion County’s nursing home four years ago.  But efore any sale occurs, the county board is hiring a new management firm for the facility, one that specializes in turning around nursing homes with problems.

News Local/State

June 13, 2017

Champaign Officer Says Shooting Occurred When He Slipped During Foot-Chase

A Champaign police officer remains on paid investigative leave, following his involvement in a shooting incident now under investigation. According to the officer, his gun went off accidentally when his foot slipped while chasing a suspect running from a traffic stop.  

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June 13, 2017

Durbin Says Republican Senators Conducting Health-Legislation Work In Secret

Thirteen Republican U.S. Senators continue to work on drafting legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. But Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois says he has no idea what’s in the legislation because Republicans are keeping the details secret.

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June 13, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Testimony, Annotation And Live Video Stream

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday, as the investigation continues into Russian attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

News Local/State

June 12, 2017

Illinois Budget Fight Goes Back To Court(s)

Two court hearings this week could shape the future of Illinois’ budget impasse. The cases involve two groups: one who has been getting paid; and another who hasn’t, but wants to.