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Gov. Bruce Rauner stepped up his campaign against government employee unions by eliminating so-called "fair share'' dues paid by workers who don't join a union. The Republican said Monday he has signed an executive order erasing what he says is a "critical cog in the corrupt bargain crushing taxpayers.''
The games will be played in late November, along with matchups at the same time in 2017 and 2019.
Rauner wants to borrow money from special funds within state government -- revenues funded by specific fees.
Funding for everything from state-subsidized daycare to court reporters' salaries is running out in Illinois.
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The Illini improve to 6-5 in Big Ten Conference play, and have won three straight. Illinois was 12 of 16 from the free throw line, and shot 41 percent from the field.
