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Duckworth Campaigns In Champaign, Talks Police Shootings, Flooding, Refugees
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth played to her strengths at a campaign stop in Champaign Tuesday.
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U of I - Salaita Agreement Finalized; Payment To Salaita Is Next
With the finalization of the agreement on December 24th, the University of Illinois says it will send settlement payments to Steven Salaita within 30 days, and Salaita will file motions to dismiss his lawsuits against the university.
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For Some Illinois Kids, Budget Battle Means Going to Prison Instead of Home
For some Illinois kids, the state’s budget impasse means going to prison instead of going home. That’s because the lack of a state spending plan is forcing a universally-renowned program to disappear.
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Rain Ends, But Flooding Continues In Illinois
A flood warning continued for much of central Illinois Tuesday, with specific flood warnings for the Sangamon River at Monticello, the Vermilion River near Danville, road closures in towns including Villa Grove and Sidney and standing water on roads in many other spots of the state.
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Illinois Issues: No Place To Call Home - Pt. 3
The state budget impasse could put more young people out on the streets this winter.
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‘Imminent’ Levee Failure Prompts Flash Flood Warning In De Witt County
The Flash Flood Warning was announced after the De Witt County Emergency Management Agency reports that a reservoir on the northeast side of Clinton was in danger of failing.
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Rains, Flooding Hit Central Illinois
Heavy rains have caused flooding in several areas, including the Embarras River at Villa Grove, the Vermilion River near Danville and the Sangamon River at Monticello.
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Scott Air Force Base to Host Possible Farewell Concert
The January 15th performance at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County may be the final one for Tops in Blue, a military performance troupe which has been targeted for cancellation by the U-S Air Force.
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The History Of Urbana’s Candlestick Lane
Candlestick Lane, a holiday tradition of lights and decorated lawns for 52 years in Urbana, was started after a utility company's decorating contest. Three of the families who started the tradition in 1963 are still in the neighborhood. Participating homes on Grant Place, Eastern Drive, and Fairlawn Drive are expected to keep up their displays through New Year's Eve.
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“Dressember”: Fighting Human Trafficking With Just One Dress
Apryl Mayes of Springfield talks about her participation in the Dressember project --- she's wearing the same dress every day this month to raise awareness --- and raise money for --- the fight against human trafficking.