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Illinois Issues: Does The ADA Work?
Twenty-five years after the landmark federal law, people with disabilities in Illinois still have trouble getting hired.
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20-Acre Solar Farm Under Construction At U Of I
The newest crop at the U of I South Farms will not be fruits or vegetables, but electricity. A solar farm is expected to begin supplying some of the electricty used on the Urbana campus by Thanksgiving.
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Emerald Ash Borer Claiming More Ash Trees
As the Emerald Ash Borer population continues to grow in Champaign-Urbana, the area could lose up to 90 percent of its ash trees.
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Illinois Scores Cathartic Win Over Kent State 52-3
Wes Lunt threw for 162 yards en route to the Illini's season-opening rout Saturday, a game re-scheduled due to lightning the night before.
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Illini Postponed To Saturday; Home Games To Be Broadcast In Chinese
Friday night's severe weather moved the Illini-Kent State contest to 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium. And for the first time, Fighting Illini.com will offer online broadcasts of home games in Mandarin Chinese. Play-by-play announcer David He calls it a first for not only the school, but the NCAA.
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It’s Been Months Since Gov. Rauner Met With All Four Legislative Leaders — Does It Matter?
You might think that with the state of Illinois’ finances in flames, the top legislative leaders would be in constant meetings with the governor. You might think they were working around the clock to hammer out a compromise.
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“Dee Dee’s Feathers” Celebrates New Orleans
Three-time Grammy-winning vocalist, and former Champaign-Urbana resident, Dee Dee Bridgewater released her latest album last month. “Dee Dee’s Feathers” was recorded in New Orleans in Esplanade Studios, a former church that was heavily damaged in Hurricane Katrina ten years ago. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline spoke with Bridgewater this week about how she and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield put together their new album.
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U Of I Names Interim Provost For Urbana Campus
The acting chancellor of the University of Illinois' Urbana campus Thursday named Edward Feser as interim provost. Barbara Wilson said in a statement that Feser has the skills and experience needed to help address what she called "the many issues" facing the campus.
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Vermilion Coroner Johnson Will Not Run For 5th Term
Peggy Johnson, a Republican, said in a statement that she decided to retire as Vermilion County Coroner when her current term concludes in November, 2016. She said her decision came "after careful consideration and many heartfelt talks with my family".
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Economist: Eliminate The FAFSA
A University of Michigan Economist is advocating for the elimination of the complicated Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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