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Richard Blanco likes to say that he was made in Cuba, assembled in Spain and imported to the United States. The writer served as the country's fifth inaugural poet at President Obama's 2013 inauguration – an assignment that forced him to confront some long-standing questions about his own identity. 

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Sen. Kirk says he fears Iran will give their nuclear technology to a terrorist group.

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The Congressmen say the bill seeking to change the federal disaster aid formula would help downstate towns the size of Gifford and Washington, who were denied government assistance by FEMA.

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A week after the popular frozen custard location closed its doors, the owners say they'll operate four days a week, beginning April 8.  There's no word on a new owner.

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WILL's one-hour program featuring all four Champaign mayoral candidates airs again on Monday, April 6 at 8 PM on AM 590. Listen to the candidates' extended interviews here.

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Sen. Bill Brady pulled legislation that would privatize Illinois' public universities.  But the former Republican candidate for governor says he wants to keep discussing the idea.

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Every year around the start of April, book lovers gather with some of their favorite titles ... and eat them.  It's called the annual Edible Book Festival. This year's local event was held April 1st on the University of Illinois Urbana campus. The creations compete for awards in categories that include, the Funniest-Punniest.

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Candidates propose different strategies to bring back more jobs to Danville. 

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The Chicago-based band calls changes to religious objections law  "a good first step toward creating the sort of welcoming environment we encourage everywhere.''