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The Chamber of Commerce and the Farm Burea are collecting petition signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot in Champaign County to convert the county government to a system that includes an elected county executive.

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The first of three meetings regarding University of Illinois health insurance premiums raised the prospect that some premiums could double. Katie Ross, Senior Director of Human Resources Administration at the university, says there's "generally a lot of uncertainty" at this point.

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Texas-based Dynegy is taking at least three power stations off-line this year, which will reduce generating capacity in southern Illinois by 30 percent. The utility says it’s not cost effective to keep the plants operating.

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After the Danville High School show choir performed some of the best-known songs from his movie musicals, 1944 graduate Dick Van Dyke took to the stage to talk about the importance of supporting the arts, and performed songs with his quartet, the Vantastix. Friday night's sellout performance marked the start of fundraising efforts for the Dick Van Dyke Foundation. 

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Champaign County Board members want more information about the finances of the county nursing home, before they decide on a proposed tax referendum to fund the home.

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Brian Moline talks with News-Gazette education reporter Nicole Lafond, who covered Thursday night's "town hall" style meeting held by the Unit 4 school district to gather community input on its plans for renovating, expanding and in some cases, completely rebuilding several of its schools.

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The 90-year old actor made a grand entrance Thursday, riding up to Danville High School in a replica of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' with a performance by the school's show choir.  Van Dyke is back to mark the launch a foundation to restore his childhood home, and help fund careers in the arts for young people.

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At least one tornado struck Pontiac, Illinois Wednesday night causing heavy damage and at least three injuries.

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A tax hike to fund the county nursing home is part of a package of recommendations that the Champaign County Nursing Home will consider at its Thursday night meeting.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation says it will begin shutting down all of its highway projects starting June 30th.