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Decatur Conference Center and Hotel owner Steve Horve says former Argosy Gaming Co. executives Joe Urman and Jeff Roberts are interested in opening a satellite or mini-casino in his facility, if lawmakers in Springfield approve a gambling expansion bill that includes a license for Decatur.
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Governor Bruce Rauner will use his State of the State address Wednesday to present a deal for pension relief and highlight efforts to reduce Illinois' prison population, according to documents obtained by Illinois Public Radio.
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Former Illini linebacker Simon Cvijanovic, whose complaints led to the firing of football coach Tim Beckman and athletic director Mike Thomas, was interviewed for a Tuesday segment on HBO's "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel." He said there's 'no doubt' team doctors conspired with coaches for him to keep playing despite injuries.
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Those representing social service groups and the low-income want Gov. Bruce Rauner to look at the long-term negative impacts of Illinois' 7-month budget stalemate as he prepares for his State of the State address on Wednesday.
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The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted Monday to authorize staff reductions for the the upcoming fiscal year. Meanwhile, the president of Eastern Illinois University announced a series of immediate cuts, including the possible imposition of unpaid furloughs and layoffs.
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The Champaign School Board now holds options on eight sites near Central High School, which doesn't mean Unit 4 will necessarily purchase the properties, but has an 18-month window to decide. An advisory committee is being formed that will meet almost weekly, discussing possible expansion in the area, with a report due in May.
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois President Mark Stutrud talks with Amanda Vinicky about how the state budget impasse is affecting social services.
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The discussion at Tuesday night's Champaign City Council study session is aimed to benefit a handful of businesses, including one restaurant and a 'paint and sip' business in the city. Some other Illinois cities have addressed the 'Bring Your Own Bottle' idea, including Chicago and a few suburbs.
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Two hours before Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner donated blood and announced he wanted to take control of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s school district on Wednesday, Rauner fondly told the story of how he first met Emanuel.
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The Champaign Unit 4 School Board will vote Monday on options to purchase property near the current Central High School.
