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University of Illinois entomologist May Berenbaum says the White House national strategy to address the decline in honeybee and monarch butterfly populations marks the federal government's first coordinated effort to deal with the issue.

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The Civic Federation's Laurence Msall told senators he applauds the governor's efforts to balance next year's budget, but he doesn't see how some savings would be possible.

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The Illinois Supreme Court this morning will hear a case about whether tobacco company Philip Morris should have to pay $10 billion for defrauding smokers with its advertising for so-called "light" cigarettes.  

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The parents of three former players accuse head coach Matt Bollant and now-former associate coach Mike Divilbiss of verbal and emotional abuse.  It was announced Monday that Divilbiss and the U of I have 'agreed to part ways.'

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Incoming University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he has big plans even as he assumes office on Monday amid turbulent times for the university.

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Politicians say one of the most common complaints they hear about is high property taxes. The Illinois House has advanced a measure that'd put a hold on them. But it's unlikely the measure will ever become law.

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Incoming University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen will assume office on Monday, May 18. He succeeds Robert Easter, who's served as the top administrator for the three campuses since 2012. He spoke with WILL's Jim Meadows about his vision for the future of the three campuses, his strategy for dealing with state budget cuts and the recent scandals at the U of I.

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Illinois Democrats have knocked one of the new Republican governor's top priorities down to an easy defeat. The Illinois House yesterday voted against Bruce Rauner's notion of local right-to-work zones. The issue is highly contentious on its own. But a broader division was also at play.Before we get to the right-to-work debate, it's important to rewind some.

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Outgoing U of I President Bob Easter will step down as an administrator - for good this time - after weekend commencement ceremonies.  He talked with Jeff Bossert about being tapped to lead the school in 2012, and what he's learned since.