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Illinois public colleges and universities have become collateral damage in the state’s months-long budget impasse, fueled by political stalemate between Illinois’ Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratically controlled General Assembly. Rauner says he’s willing to consider more state revenue to pay for support to items like public colleges and universities…but only if the Democratically controlled General Assembly passes his pro-business, union-weakening “Turnaround Agenda “ first.

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Leaders of several state universities and community colleges are sounding the alarm as they begin month three of receiving no money from Illinois. State support for Illinois’ 12 public universities and its 49 community colleges is the largest part of the state government that isn’t being funded during Springfield’s budget impasse.

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Sports reporter Julie DiCaro recently wrote an article for Sports Illustrated detailing the abuse that she and other female reporters receive regularly on social media.  She discussed the article with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.

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As the budget impasse continues, state arts art funding could be virtually erased.

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Though Illinois has gone over three months without a budget, to the average citizen, state government seems anything but shut down. Court orders and existing law have made it possible for the largest chunks of the state's financial obligations to be paid...except for the state's 12 public colleges and universities.

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Illinois improves to 4-1 on the young season, and 1-0 in Big Ten play.  The Illini trailed by 10 at the half and never led until the game's final moments. 

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The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans will help veterans with disabilities get college degrees and make the transition from military to civilian life.

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U-S Rep. Rodney Davis toured the HL Precision Manufacturing plant in Champaign to showcase legislation he's sponsoring in the House to encourage job training for the manufacturing sector.

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As Illinois enters a second quarter without a budget in place, Governor Bruce Rauner put the blame on legislators.  He made the remarks Friday following a manufacturing event in Effingham.

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All proceeds from the Vintage Vinyl sale benefit WILL's Illinois Radio Reader program.  Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with Illinois Radio Reader Coordinator Kathie Spegal about the sale and how it will help the Illinois Radio Reader program.