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Sheen Family Trying To Bring Archbishop’s Remains To Peoria
Relatives of Illinois-born Archbishop Fulton Sheen have taken a step they say is key in re-launching an effort to have him canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
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Urbana Alderwoman Marlin Plans Mayoral Run
Ward 7 Alderwoman Diane Marlin says she wants to be become 'the city's biggest cheeleader,' and adopt a positive tone in launching her campaign for mayor. She admits the fight over property tax exemptions at the city's two hospitals are hurting finances, but also says it's taking up too much of the focus on the city.
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Former WILL Radio Host Steve Shoemaker Offers Poetic Guide To Sin With New Book
Steve Shoemaker, a retired minister and former WILL-AM talk show host has published his first book of poetry, "A Sin A Week", devoted to short poems about sins that just about anyone might be capable of.
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Concepts For Danville’s Riverfront Plan On Display
The city of Danville has released a lengthy report that shows off a future vision for the downtown development along the Vermilion River. The concept drawings in the 101-page report on recreational use include picnic areas, walkways, and larger projects like an amphitheater, but there are no imminent plans for work that will rely largely on grant funds.
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Hundreds Remember Orlando Shooting Victims
Hundreds of people turned out in Champaign’s West Side Park Tuesday evening to remember the 49 people killed and 52 injured in last weekend’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
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1st-Ever Televised Presidential Debate From 1956 Now Online
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield has put the first-ever televised presidential debate on YouTube --- featuring former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson II and Tennessee Senator Estes Kaufauver from 1956.
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U Of I Student’s ‘Atlas Of Austerity’ Maps Impact Of Budget Impasse
A University of Illinois graduate student has created a website to show the impact of the budget impasse throughout the state. Morning Edition Host Brian Moline talks with Melissa Heil about her "Illinois Atlas of Austerity."
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Unit 4 Board President Discusses Tier II Committee Report
Unit 4 School Board President Chris Kloeppel came into the WILL radio studios to discuss the committee's report with Morning Edition Host Brian Moline.
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Hundreds Turn Out To Remember Danville Teen Shot During Basketball Game
More than 500 people gathered at Danville’s Temple Square Monday night, to remember Devon McClyde, the teen-ager who was shot and killed last week during a night-time basketball game.
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Illinois Reacts To The Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Gov. Rauner ordered flags flown at half-staff and a memorial vigil in Chicago drew hundreds of attendees, as Illinois reacted to the shooting inside an Orlando, Florida gay nightclub that left 49 people dead and 53 injured.