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Randy Keith promises to serve only four years if elected to the state house.

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Dan Caulkins is running for the GOP nomination to replace the retiring Bill Mitchell.

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There has been another high-level departure from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. This time it’s his top education adviser, Beth Purvis, who will step down Friday.

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A closer look at what drove State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) to push for education funding reform, a push that finally yielded results this summer.

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Appointed Appellate Court Justice Thomas Harris is running for the post in his own right. Harris was appointed to Illinois’ Fourth District Appellate Court in January, 2013 to replace a retiring judge.

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Champaign firefighters observed the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks Monday morning, joining other observances across the country.

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Some east-central Illinois students have the chance this week to learn about clean water and keeping area waterways trash free.

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The WIU administration blames the uncertainty caused by the two year state budget impasse for this year's drop in enrollment.

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A new task force has been formed to combat opioid abuse in the state. Earlier this month representatives of state agencies and advocates came together to announce the State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan.

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Illinois' young defense held Western Kentucky's high-powered attack in check Saturday night and freshman running back Mike Epstein rushed for 111 yards on the way to a 20-7 win at Memorial Stadium.