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Capitol Lights Going Up This Morning; Unions Say It’s A Gesture Of Goodwill, Not A Political Nab
Not having a state budget has led to a lot of consequences. One of the more visible ones, Christmas lights.
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Rich Miller: Both Sides Need To Compromise ‘Without Hurting More People’
The longtime political commentator says both Governor Rauner and House Speaker Madigan should focus on what former governor Jim Edgar calls "the doable."
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Rauner Reverses Course On Childcare Eligibility
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is backing off of his much-maligned cuts to state-subsidized child care for working parents. It's not expected to be enough to ward off the legislature Tuesday.
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U of I Athletic Director Mike Thomas Fired
The University of Illinois has fired Athletic Director Mike Thomas. Barbara Wilson, the Interim Chancellor on the Urbana campus, said in a Monday morning news conference that a change in leadership was necessary. She said that "distractions" led to the decision after a law firm's findings brought on the firing of former football coach Tim Beckman at the start of the season.
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Ill. Democrats To Push Automatic Voter Registration
Some Illinois Democrats want to automatically register residents to vote as they get their driver’s licenses.
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Eight Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Illinois
More than 3,000 patients with Illinois-issued ID cards will be able to buy medical marijuana legally for the first time Monday.
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Advocates Uneasy As Rauner Modifies Plan To Protect Services For Seniors, Disabled
Advocates for senior citizens and people with disabilities are assessing how action Friday by the Republican governor affects services they say they depend on.
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U of I’s Liberal Arts College Institutes 5% Mid-Year Spending Cut
Citing the ongoing state budget impasse, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences asked its more than 60 units across the U of I Urbana campus Friday to reduce spending by about 5%.
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VICE Ranks Three Illinois Schools Among Nations Most “Militarized”
An SIU spokesperson expressed surprise at the use of the term "militarized", but said its #23 ranking shows that the university offers "relevant degrees" for people in the military community. The University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus ranked #83 in the same report.
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C-U Folk & Roots Festival Features Local, National Performers
The 7th Annual C-U Folk & Roots Festival continues through Saturday in Urbana. Local musicians Miriam Larson and Matt Turino shared some of their music with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
