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Data Trackers: License Plate Scanning Technology Raises Privacy Questions
Automatic license plate readers, like many technologies available to law enforcement, offer power that police praise and civil rights advocates consider warily. ALPRs, as they’re known, can scan and record thousands of license plates every hour.
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Illinois Marathon Organizers Predict Race Will Go On
Organizers of the Illinois Marathon say they're optimistic Saturday's race will go on despite a forecast of rain and thunderstorms. Scott Friedlein is the Emergency Services Coordinator for the race. He says, "We run this race rain or shine. The only thing that would stop this event from occurring is dangerous weather which would be lightning or tornadic activity in the area."
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Update: Dewitt County Board Approves Landfill Deal, Ending PCB Fight
DeWitt County Board members voted 9 to 2 to approve a new host agreement with Peoria Disposal/Area Disposal, which owns the landfill.
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Illinois House Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
The Illinois House approved a measure that would penalize possession of small amounts of marijuana with a fine instead of arrest.
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Local Runner Is Pursuing Champaign Master’s Marathon Record
Jeff Kelly wants to set the course record in the Masters division (age 40 and up). The current course record is 2 hours, 33 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Lawmakers Fast-Track Bill On Obama Library, Lucas Museum
The Illinois Legislature has quickly approved a bill to ensure that Chicago has legal authority to build on public park land.
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Biden Tells U of I Students ‘It’s On You’ To Prevent Sexual Assault
Vice President Joe Biden told students on the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus today that they have a responsibility to act to prevent sexual assault.
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Coins Under The Couch Cushions And False Hope
The Illinois Senate Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to sweep reserves from special state funds. The plan is to reverse $26-million in budget cuts to state grants for programs like a tobacco quitline, and one benefitting children with autism.
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14 Straight Wins for Illini Baseball Team
The win streak has allowed Illinois to crack the top ten in the rankings for the first time ever, including a No. 8 rankings from a USA Today Coaches poll. UI also is ranked No. 9 by D1Baseball.com, Perfect Game and Baseball America.