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Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2016 State of the State Address: Analysis And Reaction
With the state entering its seventh month without a budget, all eyes were on Springfield Wednesday for Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address.
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Gov. Rauner’s State Of The State Address: Highlights, Reaction
Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address included proposals for improving Illinois schools, reforms to the state's criminal justice system, support for St. Sen. President Cullerton's pension reform plan and criticism of state employee unions. Illinois labor leaders and African-American lawmakers did not have a positive reaction, while Illinois House Speaker expressed possible support for a new pension reform plan.
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Steve Horve Outlines Proposal For Decatur Casino
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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Rauner To Seek Common Ground In State Of The State Address
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 Cvijanovic Details Departure From Team On HBO
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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Advocates Ask For Long-Term View Ahead Of Speech
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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Cuts Announced At WIU, EIU
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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Unit 4 School Board Secures Options On Sites Near Central High
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 Pres. Discusses Closing Programs Due To State Budget Impasse
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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Champaign Council To Discuss ‘BYOB’ Proposal
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.