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Voices In The News 2015
As we get ready to welcome 2016, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to what’s been a difficult year in Illinois government and politics.
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Douglas County Among Latest To Be Named State Disaster Area Due To Flooding
Douglas County, where flooding on the Embarras River closed streets in Villa Grove, is among 12 Illinois counties that have been declared named state disaster areas by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Illinois Issues: New Year, New Laws
Despite their continued stalemate on a budget, lawmakers approved and Governor Bruce Rauner signed hundreds of new pieces of legislation. More than 200 laws will go into effect in Illinois at the start of the new year — roughly the number that went into effect at the start of each of the past two years. Jamey Dunn talks about the state's new laws with Sean Crawford.
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Illini Fall In Conference Opener To Michigan, 78-68
The Wolverines used a 9-2 run in the second half to take a double-digit lead over Illinois in the Big Ten season opener for both teams. Mark Donnal led Michigan with 26 points, while Kendrick Nunn scored 23 to lead the Illini in a losing effort.
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Freezing Temperatures Replacing Rain As Flooding Continues
A flood warning continues Wednesday for much of central Illinois, and seven counties along the Mississippi River have been declared state disaster areas.
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Bill Cosby Charged With Aggravated Indecent Assault In Philadelphia-Area Case
Bill Cosby is expected to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon on sexual assault charges filed over a 2004 encounter in his home outside Philadelphia. A former Temple University employee says Cosby drugged and assaulted her.
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Illini Men’s Basketball Squad Opens Big Ten Play Against Michigan
8-5 Illinois will play the 10-3 Michigan Wolverines, at 2 PM CST, at the University of Illinois State Farm Arena in Champaign.
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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.