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Illinois AD speaks in front of state legislators in Springfield on topic of allowing sports betting on collegiate athletics in Illinois

By GRANT MORGANgmorgan@capitolnewsillinois.com

For the second year in a row, homeowners in Sidney and Pesotum will likely face the lowest overall rates in the county.

URBANA — Looking for a break on your property-tax bills?
Consider living in Sidney or Pesotum.
For the second year in a row, homeowners in these two towns will likely face the lowest overall property-tax rates in Champaign County.

An open letter signed by nearly 200 women said they are 'alarmed by the lack of action' on the Reproductive Health Act, which would replace the state's abortion statute with language that proponents and opponents agree would be the most liberal law in the country.

By REBECCA ANZELranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com

If approved in June, this would put the theater on par with the AMC Champaign 13, which has served alcohol since about 2012.

SAVOY — Despite some concerns about enforcement and possible underage drinking, the Savoy Board of Trustees is moving forward with a vote on a new theater liquor license, which would allow the Goodrich Savoy 16 to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks.

Introducing the Windy City's lone newcomer on the annual list — a 53-year-old Chicagoan whose story is one of 1,663 now live at our new-look, Gies College of Business-sponsored website.

After months of preparation, the coalition announced Wednesday it will start a pilot program to hold neighborhood forums no more than 36 hours after a shooting.

CHAMPAIGN — After months of preparation, the Champaign Community Coalition announced Wednesday it will start a pilot program to hold neighborhood forums no more than 36 hours after a shooting.

The university agreed to form a committee headed by Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell, dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences, and Naval ROTC Commanding Officer Captain Anthony Corapi that is to deliver recommendations by the end of the fall semester.

Joseph Petry, who is under investigation by the UI, admitted he used poor judgment by having 'communications of a social nature' online with a former student, but he insists it was consensual and he did not violate any UI policies.

SPRINGFIELD — Dog owners who have their four-legged friends microchipped hope doing so will speed their return if they get lost.
Legislation being considered in the General Assembly might also help speed that process.
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CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois honored three of its faculty members Tuesday for leadership excellence.
Professor Wendy Heller, head of psychology, and Professor Robert Rauber, former head of atmospheric sciences and current director of the School of Earth, Society and Environment, received the Executive Officer Distinguished Leadership Award.
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