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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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CHART: How The Tax Overhaul Would Affect You
House Republicans have put forward their first stab at a tax overhaul bill, and while some parts have been long-promised — fewer brackets, a steep corporate tax cut — there were a few surprises, like the fact that the new bill doesn't touch 401(k) savings rules.
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ISBE Report Card Data Show Area High Schools Close In Graduation Rate, Disparities Elsewhere
Champaign County high schools show a wide range of results in test scores, low income students, and funding sources, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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