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President Obama Discusses Current Political Climate, Recalls Time In Springfield
In an address before the Illinois legislature Wednesday, President Barack Obama told lawmakers that people around the country are turned off by the current "poisonous political climate'' in the U.S. He also reminisced about his days in the Illinois legislature and his first lessons in politics.
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What Will Obama’s Springfield Speech Be About?
President Barack Obama is returning to Illinois' capital at the twilight of his political career. White House aides say Obama wanted to return to the place his career started to discuss how the U.S. can "build a better politics'' in which Americans aren't so starkly divided by race, religion or political party.
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In Illinois, Obama To Plead For Unity That’s Eluded Him
President Barack Obama's speech Wednesday to the Illinois General Assembly comes nine years ago to the day after he stood before the Old State Capitol in Springfield and announced his run for president.
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Pence Picks Fmr. Indiana GOP Chair Holcomb For Running Mate
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has named former Indiana GOP chairman Eric Holcomb to be the state's new lieutenant governor, replacing Sue Ellspermann, who's stepping down to pursue the presidency of Ivy Tech Community College.
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UPDATE: Illini Softball Player To Face Charge Of Vandalizing Menorah
A member of the University of Illinois women's softball team, Ruby A. Fernandez-Rivera, has been issued a notice to appear in court in connection with the weekend vandalizing of the menorah outside the Illini Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Champaign. She's been suspended indefinitely from the team, while the other student involved, identified only as a male gymnast, will miss the next two competitions.
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Champaign Library Starting Over In Search For Director
After an effort that began last fall and came down to four finalists, the Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees has decided to reopen its search for a new director. Board President Martin Wolske says this decision was not a reflection on the quality of the candidates.
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Gas Tax, 911 Surcharge Among Legislative Ideas Backed By Local Officials
Local elected officials are endorsing a series of measures for state legislators to look at as way of solving the 8-budget impasse. The Champaign and Urbana City Councils are reviewing some of those proposals in meetings this week after those bodies and others discussed them with lawmakers last week.
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Illinois State Museum Reaches Deal To Reopen
The Illinois State Museum has a deal to re-open, just days after Governor Bruce Rauner suggested that it start charging admission and look for private support. The Department of Natural Resources says lawmakers must grant the authority to charge entry fees so the museum can reopen within weeks instead of months.
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Illinois Falls To #5 Iowa, 77-65
Peter Jok scored 23 points, and Jarrod Uthoff added 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 5 Iowa past Illinois 77-65 on Sunday. Jalen Coleman-Lands led Illinois with 17 points, going 5 of 11 from 3-point range.