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MAP Grant Funding Debate Continues In Springfield
Legislation filed Wednesday asks the state of Illinois to provide $168 million in tuition for low-income college students who were promised MAP grants last fall.
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Illinois Issues: What Will It Take To Stem Mass Incarceration?
Most experts say the governor’s target of a 25 percent reduction in the state's prison population can't be met by simply backing off the war on drugs. Instead, policymakers will have to look beyond the "nons” — nonviolent, nonserious and nonsexual offenders — and in so doing, challenge entrenched attitudes about crime and justice.
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Actor Alan Rickman Dies; ‘Snape’ In Harry Potter Films
British actor Alan Rickman, whose career ranged from Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company to the "Harry Potter'' films, has died. He was 69.
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Rauner Takes Shot At University Spending
A memo from Governor Bruce Rauner's deputy chief of staff sent to lawmakers Wednesday says colleges are top heavy with administrators, pay executives too much and fund exorbitant "golden parachutes" to leaders who resign for misconduct. University leaders, including U of I President Timothy Killeen, responded later, saying the school has taken steps since Rauner assumed office.
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AFT President Randi Weingarten Talks About Issues Facing Public Sector Unions
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks with Brian Moline about the challenges facing public sector unions.
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Reactions To President Obama’s Last SOTU Address
In this election year, members of Congress each side of the political aisle had a different take on President Obama’s final State of the Union Address, and what it could mean for his legacy. Area lawmakers praised some plans, including a pledge for criminal justice reform, but Republicans say he's taking the wrong approach to battling ISIS.
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Interview: Rauner’s One Year Anniversary As Governor
Tuesday, Jan. 12 marks Bruce Rauner's first anniversary holding the title "Illinois Governor." Rauner, a Republican, has spent much of his year as governor pressing for his measures he calls business friendly. Critics say his agenda is anti-worker.
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U Of I Bans Hoverboards Across Urbana Campus
The University of Illinois' Urbana campus has expanded a ban on hoverboards to all campus facilities as of January 18th. The initial ban was limited to campus housing. A U of I news release cites concerns over fire safety concerns with the two-wheeled scooters.
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Bonnett Leaving Champaign School Board
Laurie Bonnett, who led the Unit Four School Board during two failed facilities referenda, is stepping down from the board, to move with her family to Pittsburgh.
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Rauner Says He Has Plan To Stop Court-Ordered Spending
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he will outline a plan to get Illinois out from under court-ordered spending that's plunging the state further into debt during a seven-month budget stalemate.
