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And Then There Were None: Governor, Leaders Haven’t Met At All In 2016
Amanda Vinicky reports on the failure of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to hold any budget talks so far in 2016
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Attorney Seeks ‘Justice for Cleve’ in 1970 Peoria Murder Case
A 45-year-old Peoria murder case is being brought back to light. After reviewing details of the incident, court documents and statements from witnesses, several people say the suspect who’s serving a 100-year prison sentence is innocent.
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U Of I Confirms Safety Of Students And Faculty Traveling In Belgium
The University of Illinois' Assistant Director of International Safety and Security, Andrea Bordeau, confirms that all 57 students and faculty traveling in Belgium are safe.
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DACC Trustees To Consider Tuition Hike
DACC trustees will consider a proposed tuition increase of $10 per credit hour, expected to generate about $400,000 in additional revenue next year.
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Terrorist Bombing Strikes Brussels Airport: What We Know
The Associated Press reports that the Islamic State group claimed responsibiltiy for attacks at the international airport and a subway station in the Belgian city of Brussells has left at least 30 people dead and at least 150 wounded. A Belgian federal prosecutor says one of the terror attacks was probably the work of a suicide bomber. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says authorities are worried there will be more attacks.
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Industry, Agriculture Leaders Support Lifting Trade Embargo With Cuba
Ted Mottaz of the Illinois Corn Growers Association Board and Marcos Sallowicz, the director for Latin America with Caterpillar, are among those saying the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba should be lifted. Both have made recent visits to the country, and appeared as guests on WILL's The 21st on Monday.
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What Illinois Legislators Are Considering To Save Bees
A bill banning a category of insecticides known as neonicotinoids or neonics has been filed in Springfield, with the aim of protecting pollinating insects that crops and flowers depends on.
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Medical Marijuana Site Nearing Completion
Phoenix Botanical, Champaign County's first medical marijuana dispensary, expects to start business in early April. Dan Linn, the company's General Manager and National Policy Director, addressed about 50 people on the future of the state's pilot program at a public forum Sunday.
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MakerGirl Brings 3-D Printing To Young Girls
Men continue to outnumber women in many fields of science and engineering. One local program - MakerGirl - is trying to narrow that gap by giving young girls hands-on experience with 3-D printing.
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Study Finds High Drug Use Rates For Kids Who Were Jailed
A Northwestern University study has found high rates of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency among some who went through Cook County's juvenile detention center.