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Illinois Issues: The Costs Of Doing Business Without A Budget
The political spotlight has shifted to the election, but the state budget crisis continues to cost the people of Illinois.
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Appeals Court Upholds Order Against Pence On Syrian Refugees
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. A three-judge panel for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued a ruling Monday that affirms an injunction that a federal judge in Indianapolis issued in February.
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Illinois Announces Plans For $132 Million Stadium Renovation
The University of Illinois says it is drawing up plans to renovate the south and east sides of Memorial Stadium. The U of I said Monday that the $132 million project would move the football offices, locker rooms and training areas from the north end of the stadium to the area behind the south end zone.
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Illini Football Team Can’t Close The Deal In Lincoln
Illinois is preparing for a home game against Purdue, after losing 31-16 on the road over the weekend to Nebraska.
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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts
To this day, Flint's water is still not safe to drink without a filter. While funding has been scarce to fix corroded pipes, Congress reached a deal this week that could send millions of dollars in aid to Flint.
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New Teachers Contract Ratified By Champaign School Board
The Champaign Unit 4 School Board has ratified a new contract with its teachers’ union.
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It’s Almost FAFSA Time; What’s New In 2016
Saturday is the first day that prospective college students and their families can begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA for short. That’s much earlier than in previous years, and that’s not the only change in the FAFSA process in 2016.
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Bandwagon Bits: Spencer Patton
Urbana native and Chicago Cubs pitcher Spencer Patton joined Lisa, John, and Brian for this week's episode of "The Bandwagon" sports podcast. Here's a small taste of the discussion.
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Suspect In Campustown Fatal Shooting Now In Custody
Champaign Police say Robbie M. Patton, 18, of Champaign turned himself in to authorities Thursday night, reporting to the Champaign County Jail at 10:15 p.m. He's charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the early Sunday morning shooting death of George Korchev of Mundelein. He also faces a count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Bond is set at $5-million.
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Vargas, Rietz, Spar In Candidates Forum
Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz and opponent and Assistant Public Defender George Vargas found little to agree on during a candidates' forum Thursday. He alleged "incompetence" on the part of her office, referencing the weekend shootings near the University of Illinois, and why suspect Robbie Patton was allowed to spend time in a Corrections boot camp, and was not imprisoned for a prior incident.