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Champaign Activists Rally For Increased Minimum Wage
Activists in Champaign Wednesday took part in the nationwide 200-city protest for higher wages for McDonald’s workers.
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2016 Starts Now: WaPo’s Dan Balz On What To Look For In Early Race
We may be just shy of 19 months out from Election Day 2016, when the nation will choose a new president. But as more and more politicians announce their entry to the contest, 2016 is already here
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Report: Plane Changed Course Before Deadly Bloomington Crash
A report out Wednesday from the Wednesday's National Transportation Safety Board on the April 7 crash doesn't indicate why the pilot changed course as he neared Central Illinois Regional Airport.
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Voters at Town Meeting Authorize Sale of Buildings
City of Champaign Township officials say they need larger facilities that are more accessible to people with disabilities, and that there have been inquiries about their office buildings from potential buyers.
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Ammons: Budget Fix Needs New Revenue & Cuts From the Top, Not Bottom
State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) comments on the state budget, beginning with her thoughts on Monday's state Senate hearing at the U of I Urbana campus on Gov. Rauner's proposed budget cuts.
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4 From Former Congressman’s Staff Subpoenaed In US Probe
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Plan That Would Allow Ex-Felons To Work In Schools Gets Support From Conservatives
Current state law prohibits people with felony records from working in a school, or volunteering, or even driving a truck that makes deliveries to a school. But a measure pending before the Illinois House of Representatives could change that.
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Lawmakers Host Marathon Budget Hearing On U of I Campus
After a two-week break, lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday for the latter half of their spring legislative session. But reaching a budget compromise won’t be easy, if Monday's marathon budget hearing in Urbana is any indication.
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WCIA’s Benton Stepping Down From The Anchor Desk
The Champaign news anchor says a brain tumor is affecting his ability to do his job, and will step down after broadcasts Monday night. But he hopes to continue with his Crime Watch programs.
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Champaign Voters Asked To Weigh In On Township Buildings Sale At Town Meeting
City of Champaign Township wants to explore selling its two office buildings and buying new ones, but they need voter approval at Tuesday's annual town meeting to move ahead.