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Five More Films Added To ‘Ebertfest’ Lineup
Highlights include directors Michael Polish and Paul Cox attending screenings of their films "Northfork" and "Force of Destiny," plus the 1949 classic "The Third Man."
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Farmer City Mayor Cancels Resignation
Farmer City Mayor Mike Jenkins has rescinded the resignation he announced on Friday, following controversy over alleged improper payments made by the city's now-closed TIF district.
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How Can Illinois Navigate Uncharted Budgetary Waters?
Illinois lawmakers are beginning to tackle the unprecedented task for crafting a new state budget, even though there still isn't a current one, eight months into this fiscal year.
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Democratic Candidates For US Senate Face Off In Final Debate
The last televised debate for the Illinois Democrats vying for a chance to replace U.S. Senator Mark Kirk took on an aggressive tone Friday.
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Fourth Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against Champaign Officer Rush
A fourth excessive force lawsuit has been filed against Champaign police officer Matt Rush. The city council has already approved $320,000 in settlements in three other lawsuits filed against the officer, who's reportedly been on unpaid leave since early this month.
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Police Arrest Illini Forward Black After Bar Fight
Illini basketball player Leron Black has been arrested on an aggravated assault charge for an alleged incident at a Campustown bar. Police say he threated a bouncer with a knife. According to a statement released by the News-Gazette, Coach John Groce has suspended Black indefinitely.
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Sunday’s ‘Voices Unite’ Concert Brings U Of I Choir And Vienna Choir Together
Choirs from Vienna, Austria, and the University of Illinois will come together for a concert this Sunday night at Krannert Center’s Foellinger Great Hall with Sinfonia da Camera titled, appropriately, “Voices Unite.” Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked about the concert with U of I Director of Choral Activities Andrew Megill.
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Governor Recommends Cuts To Higher Ed (Again)
James Applegate, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, says low-income students who rely on the state's Monetary Award Program (better known as MAP) are bearing the brunt of the current budget impasse.
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Josh Whitman Introduced As U Of I Athletic Director
After more than 100 days without an athletic director, the University of Illinois has officially named Josh Whitman to the post. The U of I graduate earned law and finance degrees at the school, and played for a few years in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills.
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Lyric Theatre’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Opens Thursday Night At Krannert
U of I Lyric Theatre's production of the Benjamin Britten opera 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' opens Thursday night at Krannert Center. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline has a preview.