Articles filed under Illinois
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College-in-prison program offers courses to Danville inmatesMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A college-in-prison program through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering academic courses to inmates at the Danville prison. ...
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New U of Illinois contract gives non-tenured faculty raisesMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - URBANA, Ill. (AP) - A new labor contract between the University of Illinois and faculty members who aren't on a tenure track provides retroactive merit raises, higher mi...
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Cahokia wins 6th consecutive Illinois boys' Track titleMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - CHARLESTON (AP) - The Cahokia Comanches have won a record sixth consecutive Illinois Class 2A boys' Track and Field title despite the absence of last year's champion in ...
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State warns of toxic algae forming on Illinois lakes, riversMay 28, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State officials are warning anyone spending time on Illinois lakes and rivers to watch out for a type of rapidly growing algae that can cause il...
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Bradley University recognized for use of highway researchMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - The Federal Highway Administration has recognized Bradley University for its work in integrating new technologies and innovations into the classroom....
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Coast Guard opening Lake Michigan seasonal air facilitiesMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard is opening seasonal air facilities in Michigan and Illinois to boost Lake Michigan search and rescue operations during the sp...
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Senate sends 2nd school-funding revamp to HouseMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has approved a second method for revamping school funding just days before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment. The prop...
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Fatal carjacking suspect killed near St. Louis is identifiedMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. (AP) - A suspect in a fatal carjacking in downtown St. Louis who was shot by police in Illinois has been identified. Authorities on Friday identifi...
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Illinois youth corrections director resignsMay 27, 2016 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice has announced her resignation. A news release from Gov. Bruce Rauner's office on Fri...
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Arlington Heights man pleads no contest to killing wife in WisconsinMay 27, 2016 1:00 am - RACINE, Wis. - An Arlington Heights man accused of hacking his wife to death in Wisconsin has taken a plea deal, more than a month before he was slated to go on trial. T...