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Illini Shuts Out WIU Leathernecks, 44-0
Wes Lunt threw for 316 yards in interim coach Bill Cubit's second straight win to open the season. It was the Illini's first shutout since a 44-0 win over Charleston Southern three years ago.
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State Senator Says Illinois Should Bring Back The Death Penalty
Alton Democratic state Senator Bill Haine says he plans to file a bill in the coming legislative session that would bring back capital punishment after it was formally abolished in 2011.
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For 14th Year, Champaign Remembers 9-11 Attacks
Champaign Police and Firefighters --- plus a few dozen onlookers --- braved the rain at West Side Park, to remember those killed in the September 11th attacks, including first responders at the World Trade Center.
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Exelon: Auctions Didn’t Help Future Of Clinton Plant
A company spokesman said a 'capacity auction' in Clinton's territory did help reduce financial losses, but is still at risk of closing. But a group opposed to a legislative solution believes an auction next spring should be enough to help the plant.
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State Sen. Darin LaHood wins special election for 18th Congressional District seat
LaHood, a Republican from Peoria, says an immediate next step is hiring local staff:
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U.S. Secretary of Ag: Illinois Plays Key Role In Global Food Security
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says Illinois has a big role to play in the fight for global food security
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U of I To Begin Background Checks On All New Hires
The University of Illinois will perform background checks on every new hire, beginning in October. The school's board of trustees voted to approve the policy Thursday at its meeting in Urbana
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Rauner Rejects Additional Conditions for Med Marijuana, Panel Chair Criticizes
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a Senate bill he said would 'prematurely expand the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program' by adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to qualifying conditions. Illinois' Public Health Director rejected 10 more. The rulings frustrate a physician that recommended them.
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Knorr: Budget Stalemate Holds Up U of I Plans For Months
The U of I's chief financial officer told Trustees Thursday that the budget standoff in Springfield will mean the board can't vote on a budget at its November meeting either, saying a 60 day window is needed.
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Top Ag Official Announces $100 Million In Ethanol Infrastructure Funding
More ethanol fuel blends could soon be for sale at gas stations in Illinois after a multi-million dollar federal investment in the industry’s infrastructure. The U.S. department of Agriculture is giving the state $12 million dollars to expand access to ethanol in Illinois.