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Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
10 months ago
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Funding overhaul, community college baccalaureates not brought up for votes

Charles Isbell U of I
Education
10 months ago
Isbell officially named UIUC provost, U of I vice president

Transition period starting July 16, takes over August 1

Emancipation Proclamation
History
10 months ago
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

Theatrical event, free day also scheduled

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Business
10 months ago
Gas prices continue declines in Illinois

Illinois average still much higher than the national average

Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
10 months ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Democrats monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to budget

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IL State News
10 months ago
State: Attempted phishing of HFS employees may have gained client information

Clients and employees of Healthcare and Family Services potentially impacted by February hacking

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IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois State Police receives new command vehicle

Provided by the federal Energy Department

IL State News
10 months ago
State reaffirms pregnant women’s right to abortions

Pritzker administration says Trump administration is acting “cruel”

A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year.
Business
10 months ago
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

General Assembly approved the partial ban at behest of retailers last year

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