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Rauner Video Appeals to State Employees
In a video to state employees on Friday, Governor Bruce Rauner says he wants to make Illinois "a wonderful place to work" with attractive benefits and fair compensation.
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Gov. Rauner Reverses Quinn’s Last Executive Orders, Including Mandate That Rauner Release Tax Info
Much of what Pat Quinn did in his final hours as Illinois' governor has been undone. Gov. Bruce Rauner immediately withdrew Quinn's 100 last-minute appointments to state boards and commissions. And on Friday evening, he rescinded Quinn's last executive orders.
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Ameren Illinois Rivers Project Clashes with FAA
Ameren's plan to build a one-billion dollar electric transmission line through Illinois must clear a new hurdle with the FAA before construction begins.
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Political Cartoonists Share Details of Drawing Illinois Politicians
Scott Stantis and Bruce Quast have made a living out of making fun of some of the most powerful people in Illinois. Stantis draws political cartoons for the Chicago Tribune, and Quast draws for the Rockford Register-Star. Both discuss the details of drawing Illinois politicians.
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Innovator Nugent Getting Honorary Degree From the U of I
Tim Nugent, who made the University of Illinois a model for handicapped accessability in the late 1940's, will receive an honorary degree as part of the May 16 commencement ceremonies.
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U of I Trustees: Salaita Case Will Not Be Reconsidered
In a statement, University of Illinois trustees have rejected a faculty committee's call for a review of the canceled appointment of controversial professor Steven Salaita.
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U of I Trustees Approve Tuition Freeze, Formally Hire Killeen
Trustees have approved the first zero-percent tuition increase for in-state freshman in 20 years. Timothy Killeen was formally named the next president of the U of I.
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McMillan Chosen As New U of I Trustees Chairman
Ed McMillan, a U of I graduate and Trustee since 2009, replaces Chris Kennedy in the leadership post.
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Lessons to be Learned From the UVA Sexual Assault Crisis
A UVA fraternity is reinstated after an article published by the Rolling Stone was discredited Executive Director of Rape, Advocacy Counseling and Education Services Kerri True-Funk says there’s a lesson about how sexual assault victims’ stories are told.
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Home Sales in Champaign County Up Nearly Three Percent in 2014
Champaign County Association of Realtors President Jeffrey Barkstall says 2015 will be an even stronger year for Champaign County home sales. He predicts home sales will grow 4 to 8 percent.