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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks with Brian Moline about the challenges facing public sector unions.

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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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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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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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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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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.  
 

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You may have heard rumors that, as an Illinois resident, if you were planning to board a plane anytime soon, you'd better hurry and get a passport because the state's drivers licenses don't meet federal Real ID standards. As Amanda Vinicky reports, never fear. You're all good.

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New research from the University of Illinois shows producing ethanol from grasses rather than corn could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. without affecting food production. 

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After two facilities referenda failed at the polls, the Champaign School Board will consider a committee plan that tries to get community input early in the process.

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Malcolm Hill scored 30 points and Kendrick Nunn added 22 as Illinois defeated No. 20 Purdue 84-70 on Sunday. Hill and Nunn combined to shoot 17-for-27 from the field. The Illini also held Purdue's two 7-footers, A.J. Hammons and Isaac Haas, to a combined 16 points.