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State Funding For The Arts Uncertain
As the budget impasse continues, state arts art funding could be virtually erased.
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Rauner Blames Democrats For Three Months Of No Funding For Colleges
Though Illinois has gone over three months without a budget, to the average citizen, state government seems anything but shut down. Court orders and existing law have made it possible for the largest chunks of the state's financial obligations to be paid...except for the state's 12 public colleges and universities.
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Late Allison TD Delivers Illinois Win Over Nebraska, 14-13
Illinois improves to 4-1 on the young season, and 1-0 in Big Ten play. The Illini trailed by 10 at the half and never led until the game's final moments.
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Governor Attends Dedication For New Center For Wounded Veterans At U Of I
The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans will help veterans with disabilities get college degrees and make the transition from military to civilian life.
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Davis Tours Champaign Manufacturer To Showcase Job Training Bills
U-S Rep. Rodney Davis toured the HL Precision Manufacturing plant in Champaign to showcase legislation he's sponsoring in the House to encourage job training for the manufacturing sector.
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Rauner: Budget Standoff ‘Could Go On For A While’
As Illinois enters a second quarter without a budget in place, Governor Bruce Rauner put the blame on legislators. He made the remarks Friday following a manufacturing event in Effingham.
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Vintage Vinyl Sale Saturday
All proceeds from the Vintage Vinyl sale benefit WILL's Illinois Radio Reader program. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with Illinois Radio Reader Coordinator Kathie Spegal about the sale and how it will help the Illinois Radio Reader program.
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Education Secretary Duncan Stepping Down, Returning To Chicago
A letter detailing Duncan's plans was obtained by The Associated Press and confirmed by a White House official. The education secretary recently visited the U of I's Urbana campus.
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Illinois Medical Marijuana Applicants Trending Female, Older
Sixty percent of applicants were female. More than half were older than 51. Severe fibromyalgia and cancer led the list of qualifying conditions, followed by spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis
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Quinn: Budget Impasse “Disappointing” But Won’t Run For Office
Former Gov. Pat Quinn says his successor should take a break from politics to govern as Illinois enters its fourth month without a budget. Quinn made his comments at a rare public appearance in Champaign Thursday