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Prisoner Files Abuse Lawsuit Against Ill. Department Of Corrections
An Illinois prisoner says he was physically and sexually abused by guards at a state prison, and his attorneys say he’s not alone.
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AP Source: Rep. Schock Under Federal Investigation
A person familiar with the case tells The Associated Press that the Justice Department is formally investigating whether Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois, who has submitted his resignation, committed crimes with his office expenditures and business dealings.
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State To Divert “Fair-Share” Fees From Unions
A Rauner administration memo obtained by the AP instructs state agencies to begin diverting "fair share" fees from nonunion members' paychecks away from unions.
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University Presidents Plead Case Before Senate Committee
A week after a House committee heard testimony from university presidents on Gov. Rauner's proposed cuts, state senators heard from administrators, including U of I President Bob Easter.
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Wage Proposal Passes Illinois House Committee
Raising the wage has been a hot topic for years. Illinois voters overwhelmingly supported the idea at last November's election.
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Former Lawmaker Sentenced To Eight Years in Child Porn Case
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Darin LaHood Running For Schock’s Seat; Barickman & Bill Brady Decline
The son of Ray LaHood, Schock's predecessor in the 18th District U.S. House seat, says he'll campaign on his state Senate record, including ethics reform.
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Updated -Recalled Kraft Mac & Cheese With Metal Pieces Was Made In Champaign
Kraft Foods Group says it knows of eight incidents of consumers finding metal in boxes of its original flavor Macaroni & Cheese. The 6.5 million boxes come from one production line at the plant in Champaign.
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Alabama Sweeps Illinois 79-58 In NIT Opener
The Fighting Illini shot 32.3 percent from the field, including just 7 of 24 from beyond the arc.
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Rep. Aaron Schock Announces Resignation
Republican Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock says he's resigning his House seat amid questions about his spending. In a statement on Tuesday, Schock said he would step down effective March 31. A special election will be held to name his replacement.
