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University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen said he is excited the U of I system will lead the Discovery Partners Institute. The DPI is a new research institute where students will work alongside researchers and businesses. Killeen said this will spur economic growth in the state.
“What’s In Your Square?” the city of Urbana’s search for ways to revitalize Lincoln Square is moving to a new level, with a series of public meetings.
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President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to end his controversial policy that has resulted in thousands of family separations and brought criticism from Democrats and Republicans.
On the 21st: A street artist leaves art for the public -- in the form of filling potholes. Plus, How Chicago plans to clear up rail congestion this fall with federal aid. And, we discussed Artificial Intelligence and its future with Microsoft's Eric Horvitz.
People across the nation plan to take to the streets June 30th to protest recent immigration policies that separate families crossing the southwest border of the United States. That includes marches in at least five Illinois cities.
