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Commotion In The Capitol Over State Pie
Finally, pumpkin pie might be getting the attention it deserves from lawmakers in Springfield. Illinois grows 95 percent of pumpkins processed in the United States, and lawmakers have proposed a bill making pumpkin pie the official pie of Illinois.
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Falling Union Membership? The Governor Has A Theory About That ...
Gov. Bruce Rauner has spent much of his first few months in office talking about labor unions. He’s shared not only policy proposals, but also his ideas about the history of the union movement. Illinois Public Media's Brian Mackey wrote about the state of labor in the April edition of Illinois Issues magazine and decided to take a closer look at one the governor’s theories.
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Actor Segel, Director Ponsoldt Discuss Author’s Influence
The star and director of "The End of the Tour", depicting 1980 Urbana High School graduate David Foster Wallace, say their love for the late author's writing made them want to take on the project.
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Tobacco Quitline Calls It Quits
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Amtrak: Proposed Budget Cut Means Less Service In Illinois
Amtrak staff testified Thursday before a Senate committee on the proposed 2016 fiscal budget. Reductions in service would be expected under Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget proposal.
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Illinois State Board Of Education Approves Hire Of New Illinois Superintendent
There is a changing of the guard at the Illinois State Board of Education. The board approved hiring Tony Smith, a former Oakland, California superintendent, on Wednesday to be the next Illinois Superintendent.
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Food Deserts Spreading In Rural Areas
The U. S. Department of Agriculture describes a food desert as: a neighborhood or town without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food. Instead of supermarkets and grocery stores, these communities may have no food access or are served only by fast food restaurants and convenience stores that offer few healthy, affordable food options.
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Ramis Tribute, 3D French Film, Kick Off 17th Ebertfest
Moviegoers were treated to two firsts for the annual festival's opening night - a tribute to the late filmmaker/actor Harold Ramis, and a 3D screening of Jean-Luc Godard's 'Goodbye to Language.'
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Local Co-op Seeks More Diversity With Champaign Store
Common Ground is adding a second store, expanding to a downtown Champaign location in early 2016. Its general manager expects to add to the co-op's diverse customer base and add 75 jobs when the Walnut Street location opens.