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U of I To Create Center Honoring Roger Ebert
The Ebert Center's goal would be to combine the studies of film and ethics to encourage writers and filmmakers to think critically about film.
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Humor Served Two Friends Well After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
For Heather Tucker and Jen Shelby, two long-time friends from central Illinois, a breast cancer diagnosis in May, 2014 gave them the opportunity to take on new roles within their relationship.
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Rauner, Sen. Kirk Criticize New Indiana Law
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said the Indiana religious-objections law could 'open the door to discriminatory behavior', while U.S. Senator Mark Kirk called it 'basically un-American.'
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Students In December Protest Involved In ‘Restorative’ Talk
Sunday's conversation that included students, parents, and public officials was the decision of State's Attorney Julia Rietz, rather than charging anyone with a crime. The 'Black Lives Matter' protest occured outside Champaign Centennial High School Dec. 4th.
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Index To Illinois Economy Hits 15-Month High
U of I economist Fred Giertz says the 107.0 reading for the March Flash Index indicates a continued strengthening of the Illinois economy.
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Cancer Researcher Inspired By Childhood Loss
Matthew MacDonough lost his grandfather to prostate cancer when he was fifteen. He says at that time he didn't really know what cancer was, but was inspired to pursue a career in cancer research after his grandfather's death.
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Rauner Schedules Special Election To Replace Schock
The governor has requested a special primary to be held June 8 with the election on July 24. But his office warned the actual dates of the election will be changed to comply with federal law.
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Indiana Governor Wants Changes To Religious Objections Law
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Jobless Rates Fall In All Illinois Metro Areas
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Champaign’s Custard Cup Closes Its Doors
Doug and Christie Jarling announced on Sunday that Jarling's Custard Cup in Champaign would be closing as soon as inventory runs out. That happened quickly Monday afternoon, with a 4 p.m. Facebook post. Custard Cup will reopen when new owners can be trained.