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AAUP Committee Formally Recommends U of I Censure
The university came under scrutiny last year after rescinding a job offer for Professor Steven Salaita after he posted a series of anti-Israel tweets.
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Illini Dominate Ohio In Regional, 10-3, PPD By Rain Saturday
The Illini rallied for 5 runs in the second inning against the Bobcats, and never looked back. The victory in the Illini's first-ever home NCAA regional sets up a game 4 matchup with Notre Dame. That game was postponed by rain Saturday, and will be played at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Rauner: No Special Session If Deadline For Budget Missed
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What Sank Gov. Rauner’s ‘Turnaround Agenda’?
Rauner tried to sail a corporate dream agenda through the rocks of a Democratic legislature. It should be no surprise that his "Turnaround" ship ran aground.
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Former US House Speaker Hastert Indicted
An indictment against Dennis Hastert says federal authorities began investigating his bank withdrawals in 2013. It says he agreed to pay $3.5 million to an unidentified person to hide "prior misconduct'' against that person.
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Play Ball: The Illini Host First-Time NCAA Regional In Champaign
The 47-win Illinois baseball team is hosting a regional for the first time, taking on Ohio Friday night at Illinois Field. Chris Webb of the B1G Baseball website says the dominant season shouldn't come as a surprise.
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Community College Reform Legislation Stalled
Legislation that would cap contract lengths and severance pay for Illinois community college presidents is stalled in Springfield...at least for now.
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Bulls Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau
Management says the change was made because there was not good communication between the coach and the front office.
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Why It Looks Like A Strike Could Be On The Horizon
The governor was asked in mid-May if state employees should be concerned about layoffs or a strike. "Hopefully not," he said. "We've got to make some big changes. Changes are hard. And there's going to be a lot of resistance to change."
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Democrats Advance Their Budget, Vote Down Rauner Budget
Illinois Democrats advanced more of their budget Wednesday, despite the $3 billion deficit it would create.