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State Sen. Darin LaHood wins special election for 18th Congressional District seat
LaHood, a Republican from Peoria, says an immediate next step is hiring local staff:
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U.S. Secretary of Ag: Illinois Plays Key Role In Global Food Security
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says Illinois has a big role to play in the fight for global food security
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U of I To Begin Background Checks On All New Hires
The University of Illinois will perform background checks on every new hire, beginning in October. The school's board of trustees voted to approve the policy Thursday at its meeting in Urbana
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Rauner Rejects Additional Conditions for Med Marijuana, Panel Chair Criticizes
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a Senate bill he said would 'prematurely expand the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program' by adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to qualifying conditions. Illinois' Public Health Director rejected 10 more. The rulings frustrate a physician that recommended them.
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Knorr: Budget Stalemate Holds Up U of I Plans For Months
The U of I's chief financial officer told Trustees Thursday that the budget standoff in Springfield will mean the board can't vote on a budget at its November meeting either, saying a 60 day window is needed.
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Top Ag Official Announces $100 Million In Ethanol Infrastructure Funding
More ethanol fuel blends could soon be for sale at gas stations in Illinois after a multi-million dollar federal investment in the industry’s infrastructure. The U.S. department of Agriculture is giving the state $12 million dollars to expand access to ethanol in Illinois.
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GOP Senators Feel “Punked” As Democrats Advance Lottery, Human Services Funding
Anyone lucky enough to win $25,000 or more playing the Illinois Lottery is waiting for their money – officials say without a state budget, there's no way to pay. Hence, the lawsuit.
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Pension Law Dead For Good; Madigan Won’t Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court will not get the last word on Illinois’ attempts to cut government pension costs; a 2013 pension law is dead, for good. There'd been a slim possibility the law would have another big day in court.
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The Demand For Medical Cannabis In Illinois
While a handful of sites grow Illinois' first medical marijuana, those suffering from a number of conditions are waiting for the first dispensaries to open. There's also an effort underway to expand the pilot program that expires in just over two years.
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3 Local Govts. Approve Landfill Consent Decree; 3 Delay Action
The Piatt County Board, Normal Town Council and the Decatur City Council all voted this week to approve a consent decree meant to keep future hazardous waste out of the Clinton Landfill. But local officials in Urbana, Forsyth and Champaign County delayed their decision.
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