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Boxer Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest Of All Time,’ Dies At 74
Muhammad Ali, the man considered the greatest boxer of all time, died late Friday at a hospital in Phoenix at age 74. He was battling respiratory problems.
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State Budget Forces More Cutback In Community Elements Homeless Programs
The state budget impasse is forcing Champaign’s Community Elements to make another round of cutbacks in its programs for the homeless this month.
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‘Wear Orange’ Group Spreads Message In Champaign
Champaign was one of nearly 200 US cities that took part in National Gun Violence Awareness Day Thursday, wearing orange - and trying to bring attention to the gun violence that some in the area say is at a ‘crisis level.’ Organized by Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America, about 50 attended a rally in Champaign's Westside Park.
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Bambenek Responds To Criticism Of IBHE Appointment
The cybersecurity consultant and part-time lecturer at the University of Illinois Urbana campus says contingent faculty members deserve a voice on the IBHE in an interview with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.
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Rauner, Lawmakers React To Exelon Closures
Exelon Corp. says it will shut two Illinois nuclear plants, including the site at Clinton, because of legislative inaction on state financial support, but the company is still lobbying for the plan with legislators still dealing with the budget impasse. On Thursday, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wanted to protect the estimated 1,500 jobs that would be lost, but wants to balance that with protecting rate payers and taxpayers, calling the company's Next Generation Energy bill 'a bailout.'
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Exelon to ‘Move Forward’ On Closure Of Clinton, Quad Cities Nuclear Plants
Exelon Corporation says it’s moving ahead with plans to shut down its Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear plants, after lawmakers adjourned their regular spring session without passing legislation the energy company had sought to bring new revenue to the facilities.
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Richland Hospital In Olney Announces Plans To Join Carle System
Richland Memorial Hospital in the Richland County town of Olney may become part of the Carle Health System, if state regulators approve plans announced by the two hospitals on Wednesday.
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State Museum Director Talks About Plans To Reopen
Illinois Public Radio's Jamey Dunn talks with Illinois State Museum Director Mike Wiant about the Rauner administration's decision to reopen the museum.
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Rauner: Dems Should Break Ranks With Madigan, Cullerton
Governor Bruce Rauner says he was 'stunned' at Democrats' inability to agree on budget measures as the legislative session ended Tuesday, but says he's also starting see more Democrats break ranks with the House Speaker and Senate President. The Republican governor is hitting a number of cities on a 2-day road trip, drumming up support for a stopgap funding measure with some GOP lawmakers.
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Davis Says Smaller Drones Should Be Exempt From FAA Rules
An Illinois congressman says lightweight drones designed for the hobby market should be free of the federal regulations governing bigger models for commercial and military use.