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Gov. Bruce Rauner's prescription for Illinois’ finances will finally be made known on Wednesday, when he gives his budget address. Legislators, state employees and social service agencies will no doubt pay close attention to what Rauner has to say. But after another big speech earlier this month made many go "gee," observers will also be listening for how he says it.
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Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is scheduled to present his budget for the financially struggling state this week. Many Democrats are concerned he will propose big cuts to social service agencies. Chicago Democrat Greg Harris says he doesn’t think Rauner’s plan to cut taxes is sustainable - if he wants to fund mental health services and child welfare programs.
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The American Civil Liberties Union is taking Illinois’ child welfare system to court for not effectively monitoring children in its care.
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Uber was launched in Champaign-Urbana Sunday, along with four other cities outside Chicago. Gov. Rauner says he'll do all he can to bring high-tech companies like Uber to Champaign-Urbana.
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The Badgers took charge of the game with a 15-2 run. The Illini never got closer than nine points the rest of the way.
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A Champaign Circuit Court judge today has denied the University of Illinois' request to dismiss a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by lawyers for Steven Salaita.
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A state representative from central Illinois is launching a petition drive to keep the Clinton nuclear power plant open. Exelon, the company that owns the power station, has said in the past that Clinton faces growing economic pressures. Republican representative Bill Mitchell, of Forsyth, held a news conference in Clinton today. He says keeping the plant open will protect jobs and affordable energy.
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A dozen people are facing drug conspiracy charges following a five-month investigation into an alleged methamphetamine ring in the Cerro Gordo area.
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Kendrick Nunn connected on a on a three-pointer with 1:22 remaining, capping a seven point Illini run to finish regulation, and sent the game to overtime.
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40 North 88 West has brought a new type of CSA to Champaign-Urbana to help support artists. Instead of Community Supported Agriculture, they are promoting Community Supported Art.
