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McElroy died just past 8:30 Friday morning after suffering a medical emergency while driving. He had served as mayor since 2009, and was re-elected in April. Gov. Bruce Rauner said 'his passion for the community was infectious.'
Fresh off a tour of London and Germany, Kilborn Alley returns home to the stage at Research Park tonight. They stopped by the studio to play a few songs and talk with Morning Edition host Brian Moline.
Mayor Bob Harwood said the city is starting see flood waters recede after experiencing its worst conditions since January 2008. A few hundred residents could return home early next week.
Champaign’s Fire Department plans to celebrate its 150th anniversary this Sunday (July 19) with a parade and fire muster --- defined as a ceremonial assembly of firefighters. Residents will also get a chance to see some of the gear that's transformed the job of a firefighter over the years.
In what appears to be a fundamentally new strategy in the use of campaign cash in Illinois, the state’s new Republican governor in May doled out $400,000 in a single day from his main campaign committee, giving to all 67 Republicans in both chambers of the legislature.
High profile racial violence has captivated the nation in recent years. From the death of Trayvon Martin to most recently a fatal shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston South Carolina, an unspeakable tragedy that is reminiscent of the 1960's.
Twenty-six annually contracted faculty have already been told they won't be reappointed, while some positions won't be filled. Some Administration and Professional employees will be required as many as 14 furlough days.
Lost in the state budget impasse is the status of negotiations between Republican governor Bruce Rauner and public employee unions in Illinois. A University of Illinois labor economist discusses the negotiations with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.
Republican and restaurant owner Rob Meister says he's opted to run for Champaign County Recorder of Deeds rather than Illinois Senate, hoping it will inspire more young people to seek office.
Conditions in the Iroquois County city look a bit like they were in January 2008, when about 1,500 residents were forced from their homes. The Iroquois River was about 6.5 feet above flood stage as of Sunday.
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