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Former Gov. Quinn Unveils His Own Redistricting Reform Plan
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has his own idea for changing how the state's legislative boundaries are drawn.
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Services for Transgender Patients Expanding, Still Lacking
Planned Parenthood health centers in Peoria, Pekin and Bloomington added services in August for transgender patients. Members of the transgender community welcome the news, but say there’s still a void in the treatment that’s available.
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U Of I Names First Dean Of New Medical School
The University of Illinois has hired King Li, an administrator at Wake Forest University, as its inaugural dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His tenure will start October 1, pending approval by the U of I Board of Trustees at its September 8 meeting.
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Smith Looks Forward To College Atmosphere For Opener
The Fighting Illini football team opens its season this Saturday at Memorial Stadium against Murray State. First-year head coach Lovie Smith is no stranger to season openers, but for the last 20 years those openers have taken place in NFL stadiums.
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Illinois Issues: Rewriting The Rule Book
A law going into effect in Illinois next month will ban zero-tolerance policies in schools and turn suspension and expulsion into disciplinary options of last resort. Districts throughout the state are taking different approaches to prepare for the changes.
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Normal Coach Is Changing The Face Of Professional Baseball
Justine Siegal said she started her career patch playing tee ball, like many kids do. But at age 13, when she was told by her baseball coach to play softball instead, she refused to quit - and still hasn't left the game. The newest member of the Normal Cornbelters coaching staff, she's also scouted big leaguers, and pitched batting practice to major league hitters.
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Video Gaming Reaches New Heights In Illinois
Video gaming machines have been popping up in Illinois bars and restaurants for nearly four years. For the most part, the increase in gaming machines and in revenue across the state has been steady. There are nearly 24,000 video gaming machines in Illinois, and the amount played over the last few years is in the billions of dollars -- with a b.
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Emerald Ash Borer Continues Destruction
The emerald ash borer continues to devastate ash trees in Champaign and surrounding areas. The City of Champaign has removed about one third of the ash trees on its property since the insect was first found in the city in 2006.
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Sweetcorn Festival Features Variety Of Food, Music
The first Urbana Sweetcorn Festival was held more than 40 years ago. Urbana Business Association Executive Director Paris Blalock says the list of food options keeps expanding, with more than 80 vendors downtown this weekend.
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Illinois’ Pension Payment Expected To Increase By $400M
Illinois' contribution to the state's largest public-pension fund is expected to increase by more than $400 million next year after the board overseeing the account, trustees with the Teachers' Retirement System, lowered its expected rate of return on investments. The move could lead to higher taxes or massive cuts to education and social services. Gov. Bruce Rauner says this could have a devestating impact on Illinois' current budget structure.