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graphic of the seal of the university of illinois — credit: University of Illinois

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February 24, 2015

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.

Ameren's Illinois Rivers project — (PRNewsFoto/Ameren)

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February 24, 2015

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

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Congressman Aaron Schock talks with reporters before meeting with constituents Feb. 6 — (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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February 23, 2015

AP: Congressman Schock Billed Private Planes, Concerts

The Peoria Congressman's use of congressional and political funds to pay for trips on a supporters' plane raises new questions amid an ethics inquiry already underway.

In this June 11, 2013, file photo, a motorist puts fuel in his car's gas tank at a service station in Springfield, Ill. — (Seth Perlman/AP)

News Local/State

February 23, 2015

Despite Short Term Dips, Gasoline Prices On The Rise: Analyst

GasBuddy.com, a gasoline price website, forecasts gasoline prices to continue rising in Illinois, due to seasonal maintenance and fuel blend switches at midwest oil refineries

Illini Malcolm Hill drives against Michigan State Spartan Branden Dawson — (Photo: Rob McColley)

News Local/State

February 23, 2015

Poor Shooting Sinks Illini Men, 60-53

Michigan State hit 85 percent of its free throws, while Illinois converted less than 29 percent of its shots from the floor

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Collector John Maloof matches title tags with photographs by Vivian Maier for an exhibit in Chicago. — (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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February 21, 2015

Legal Limbo For Chicago Photographer’s Work Featured In Oscar-Nominated Movie

The work of the late Chicago photographer Vivian Maier is featured in an Oscar-nominated documentary, but a legal battle over her inheritance could hold up new releases of her work for years to come.

Aaron Cosby, who's left the Illinois basketball team — (U of I Division of Intercollegiate Athletics)

News Local/State

February 20, 2015

Illini, Aaron Cosby Part Ways

Coach John Groce says the redshirt junior plans on earning his degree before transferring to another college to pursue a master's degree.

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The Champaign Public Library — (Travis Stansel)

News Local/State

February 20, 2015

Champaign Library Cuts Hours And Staff, Doesn’t Expect More Cuts In 2016

Patrons of the Champaign Public Library will soon have fewer hours to use their services, but library officials say they don’t expect further cuts next year.