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Illinois times Entertainment Report with Publisher Michelle Ownbey

By Jane Cochran December 15, 2023 6:21 pm
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Jane Cochran

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University of Illinois Springfield theatre professor and faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference about the UIS faculty strike. Cheers erupted from the crowd as he spoke about his experiences bargaining with the university. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
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38 minutes ago
What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

At a press conference recently in the Springfield Municipal Center, Left to Right: CWLP Water Division Manager Todd LaFountain, Senator Dick Durbin, Mayor Misty Buscher.
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Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield

Durbin: If it means improvements, I’ll take earmarks.

Illinois State Police squad
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Death under investigation by Illinois State Police in Christian County

State police said they cannot share any more information at this time to “protect the integrity of the investigation.”

Jay Shanle, left, officially takes over as Executive Director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. April 6.
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Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership

Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood waves during practice ahead of a national semifinal NCAA college basketball tournament game against UConn at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sports
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Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four

“I’ve said all along, you just have to keep knocking on the door and our opportunities were going to come,” Underwood said in Indianapolis when asked about the impact of the 2024 postseason loss.

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