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U of I credit cards out of control

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Back taxes haunt Jack Bishop in Griggsville

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Lawmakers urged to avoid splitting up minority communites

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Audit shows problems at Illinois Power Agency

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$22 million in tuition increase; $9.7 million in raises

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White workers make up 92 percent of work force

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Proposals to increase minority hiring, cut spending and promote economic development

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Bill would change law for Romeo and Juliet

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So many candidates, so few bold ideas

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Proposed parking fine increase causes clash in city council

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State council offers guidance on insurance reform

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GOP threats of repeal haven’t swayed state

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Case tests 2008 state cyberbullying law

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Ambitious plans for redevelopment, but funding still uncertain

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Illinois to offer more choice of living arrangements

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Agreement prevents layoffs and saves state $50 million

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Illinois ranks worst for institutional care

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Coalition addresses hate expression in Springfield

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Springfield entrepreneur uses dance as a teaching tool

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Parents of youth say board member assaulted their son

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Report says state fails to regulate manure discharges

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Buying Roadshow linked to convicted fraudster

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Case brings justice for long-standing abuses

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