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Apparent Deal Means Budget Vote Teed Up For Today
Illinois lawmakers are on the verge of passing a state budget, though only a partial one, on Thursday, June 30th, the final day of the 2016 fiscal year.
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A Reason To Be Optimistic About A State Budget, As Deadline Looms?
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Wednesday for another try at a budget compromise --- and there are signs that provide reason to be optimistic.
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Illinois Issues: Saving Lives In The Fight Against Heroin
A new law makes a drug that counteracts opioid overdose easier to get. But is that enough?
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Judge Orders PTSD As Part Of Illinois Medical Cannabis Program
A Cook County judge ruled Tuesday that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder be added to the qualifying conditions for Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program within 30 days. The ruling stems from a complaint filed by Army Veteran Dan Jabs of Urbana. The judge said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah violated agency rules, and violated Jabs' procedural due rights process.
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Deadrick Wolfer Suspends Illinois House Campaign
Republican Cindy Deadrick Wolfer of Decatur says she is suspending her campaign for state representative in the 96th Illinois House District.
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Champaign Co. Chamber & Farm Bureau Propose Elected County Executive
The Chamber of Commerce and the Farm Burea are collecting petition signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot in Champaign County to convert the county government to a system that includes an elected county executive.
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U Of I Employees Learn Of Possible Health Benefit Changes
The first of three meetings regarding University of Illinois health insurance premiums raised the prospect that some premiums could double. Katie Ross, Senior Director of Human Resources Administration at the university, says there's "generally a lot of uncertainty" at this point.
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Electricity Markets Are At The Center Of Illinois Plant Closures
Texas-based Dynegy is taking at least three power stations off-line this year, which will reduce generating capacity in southern Illinois by 30 percent. The utility says it’s not cost effective to keep the plants operating.
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Van Dyke ‘Steps In Time’ Before The Home Crowd
After the Danville High School show choir performed some of the best-known songs from his movie musicals, 1944 graduate Dick Van Dyke took to the stage to talk about the importance of supporting the arts, and performed songs with his quartet, the Vantastix. Friday night's sellout performance marked the start of fundraising efforts for the Dick Van Dyke Foundation.
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County Board Wants More Info Before Deciding On Nursing Home Tax Hike
Champaign County Board members want more information about the finances of the county nursing home, before they decide on a proposed tax referendum to fund the home.