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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. 

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Republican Senator Jason Barickman and Democratic Senator Andy Manar have vowed to work together on plans for paying for K-12 education.

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The Champaign Park District Board has moved the location of the Wednesday, Feb. 25th study session to the Leonhard Rec Center.