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The Illinois state pension funds are among the worst-funded in the nation.  Yet, a new state law allows less money to be put toward that purpose. 

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The Mayor of Champaign wants to hear from residents as the city council sets its goals for the next two years.

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Democrat Aaron Ammons says he’s running for Champaign County Clerk to make sure everyone can exercise their right to vote. The Urbana alderman and local union official announced his bid for county clerk on Labor Day.

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Need an MTD bus pass? There may soon be an app for that.

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Flooding from Hurricane Harvey has been widespread across Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. While the storm has dissipated, water remains in many homes.

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With Labor Day parades stepping off across Illinois today, Democratic politicians are thinking about how to win back the once-solid support of union members.

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The Illini football team made their home opener more exciting than fans might have wanted, beating Ball State 24-21 in Champaign on Saturday.

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Illinois State Representative Brandon Phelps has stepped down. The Harrisburg Democrat's resignation from the seat he's held in the 118th District in southern Illinois since 2003 was effective Friday.  

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A monthly survey indicates the Illinois economy continues to be sluggish, but growing. 

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A federal agency has rejected an application by Great Lakes Basin Transportation, Inc. to build a railroad through northern Illinois from Wisconsin to Indiana.