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U of I Asks Court To Dismiss Salaita Lawsuit
The university said the professor had no binding contract. Salaita's lawyer argues that he was already hired to teach in the Native American Studies program.
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Illinois Risks Losing Some Funding For Schools If They Don’t Administer The PARCC Test
Illinois has the its own test to determine college readiness, but some parents and teachers are trying to stop it.
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Public Weighs In On Dodds Proposal At Park Board Forum
The Champaign Park District Board could vote in two weeks on whether to continue talks on a proposed land swap with Champaign Unit 4 schools, enabling for a Central High School in Dodds Park.
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Iowa Downs Illini 68-60
The Illini drop to 7-8 in the Big Ten with their loss at Iowa Wednesday night. Rayvonte Rice led Illinois with 20 points.
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Champaign County Board Reviews $32 Million Jail Plan
The plan would consolidate Champaign County jail operations in an expanded and renovated satellite jail, but some county board members and citizens want more emphasis on programs to lower the county's incarceration rate.
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Schock Defends Travels on Campaign Donors’ Airplanes
Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) says he uses private planes owned by campaign donors to stay in touch with constituents and for campaign fundraising ... but is now reviewing his office procedures concerning the expenses.
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Two Dead In String of Champaign Heroin Overdoses
Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb calls this an 'unusually high' number of reported incidents in a brief amount of time.
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Champaign Senator Bennett Starts Petition To Block U of I Cuts
The freshman lawmaker is sending around a petition to block $209 million in budget cuts to the U of I.
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Rauner Nominates Alumni To U of I Board
Gov. Rauner is nominating Alumni Assiciation Board members Jill Smart and Ramon Cepeda to serve as University of Illinois Trustees.
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First Bill To Land On Rauner’s Desk Presents Potential Political, Legal Issues
Illinois' new governor has his first opportunity to determine the fate of legislation. Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision could affect how much you're paying for electricity