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Illinois Commission Wants Tighter Law On Sharing Juvenile Criminal Records
A youthful mistake could be a burden for life, according to a study released Thursday by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.
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MAP Grant Funds Not Distributed Equally
Following the signing this week of an emergency funding bill for higher education in Illinois, money for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, has been released. But while students attending colleges on the semester system will receive about half the money they were expecting, those on the quarter system will get just one-third.
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Governor’s Appearance At U Of I Student Innovator Awards Cut Short By Hecklers
Governor Bruce Rauner's appearance at an awards ceremony for student tech entrepreneurs at the University of Illinois Urbana campus was cut short by demonstrators who heckled him over the state budget impasse.
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Six Charged In Connection With Death Of Ashley Gibson
Champaign police say six men have been charged with one felony count each of dismembering a human body. Gibson's family said Wednesday they knew who was responsible.
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UI Urbana Non-Tenured Faculty Hold 2nd Strike As Bargaining Continues
Non-tenure track faculty have launched another strike at the University of Illinois Urbana campus, that could last up to five days. Meanwhile, federally mediated contract talks with the university administration were scheduled to resume Thursday morning.
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Gibson’s Mother: ‘She Was Full Of Life.’
The family of Ashley Gibson has spoken for the first time since authorities reported the death of the 24-year old from Urbana, whose remains were discovered in Clinton Lake on Sunday. Her mother, Ranae, says her daughter had dreams of leaving the area and joining the military, and never met a stranger.
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Hastert Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison
A federal judge has sentened former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert of Illinois to 15 months in prison in a hush-money case. Judge Thomas Durkin described the former high school wrestling coach as a "serial child molester."
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Champaign Council Approves Formation Of Panel To Study Citizen Police Review Board
The Champaign City Council has given its police department the go-ahead to convene a working group to study the idea of forming a citizen police review board.
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Illinois Football Makes Push for Scooter Safety on Campus
Many football players at the University of Illinois use scooters to get around campus. But come this fall, that will no longer be the case.
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Rep. Davis Among Those Seeking Reversal Of Spy Agency Decision
The Taylorville Republican says federal officials didn't place national security at the top of the list when deciding on a new location for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in north St. Louis. Davis is among the lawmakers recommending they reconsider a site near Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.