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The bill that passed the Senate Thursday (HB 1326) deals with manufactured gas plant waste, which is called 'very dangerous' by co-sponsor Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet.) The measure was inspired by efforts to keep PCB's out of the Clinton Landfill.
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A federal grant program known as Title 1 sends money to schools with high rates of poverty to help close the achievement gap between poor and wealthy students - not to pay for pension debt.
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The measure limits expulsions, zero-tolerance policies and disciplinary fines in all public and charter schools. If signed into law, it would take effect in the 2016 school year.
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The 27 straight victories set a new Big Ten Conference record. After topping Nebraska Thursday, The Illini (46-6-1) will play Maryland Thursday in the Big Tournament.
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The state's high court Tuesday heard oral arguments about whether to allow a $10 billion class-action verdict against a major cigarette maker stand. Former Gov. Jim Thompson and another Phillip Morris
lawyer asked the court to strike that 2003 verdict.
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With its 45-6-1 record, and current 26-game winning streak, U of I Athletic staff say Illinois Field is a mere 'lock' to host its first-ever NCAA baseball regional the weekend of May 29-31.
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University of Illinois entomologist May Berenbaum says the White House national strategy to address the decline in honeybee and monarch butterfly populations marks the federal government's first coordinated effort to deal with the issue.
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The Civic Federation's Laurence Msall told senators he applauds the governor's efforts to balance next year's budget, but he doesn't see how some savings would be possible.
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The Illinois Supreme Court this morning will hear a case about whether tobacco company Philip Morris should have to pay $10 billion for defrauding smokers with its advertising for so-called "light" cigarettes.
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The parents of three former players accuse head coach Matt Bollant and now-former associate coach Mike Divilbiss of verbal and emotional abuse. It was announced Monday that Divilbiss and the U of I have 'agreed to part ways.'
