Proposed state budget cuts would impact faculty most

University officials are predicting that faculty will feel the effects the most of state budget cuts. A budget proposal from Gov. Pat Quinn will be reviewed by the Senate on March 21.

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Illinois even worse than California, says Institute of Government and Public Affairs

The University’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs conducted a study that compared California and Illinois, proving that California has the 49th worst fiscal problem in the nation while Illinois ranks 50th. 

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University police partner with Assembly Hall to secure classrooms for Unofficial

Assembly Hall security will be contracted to University police to monitor high capacity lecture halls on Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. Disruptive students can expect bag and 
identification checks, and beverage containers will not be allowed. 

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President Barack Obama launches College Scorecard

Students debate whether President Barack Obama’s College Scorecard, enacted after his 
State of the Union address, is a useful tool in deciding which university to attend.

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House alcohol amnesty bill mirrors University policy

While the University already has an unwritten policy exempting intoxicated minors from being prosecuted for receiving medical assistance, this could soon become a state law. The Illinois House judiciary committee is reviewing a bill on the subject, sponsored by a Champaign state legislator, on Wednesday.

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Same-sex marriage legislation passes in Illinois Senate

Under current legislation, Chan Choi, junior in FAA, only has the option of joining in a civil union in Illinois if he wants to legally commit to a partner.

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Obama, Quinn propose minimum wage raises at federal, state level

Students remain undecided whether minimum wage raises would help or hurt themselves and Illinois’ economy.

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Gov. Pat Quinn called for pension reform in State of State address

Pension reform remained Gov. Pat Quinn's first priority, followed by higher education reform and economy stimulation, when giving the State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon.

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Champaign-Urbana immigrants benefit from proposed legislation

Champaign immigrant advocates believe that undocumented immigrants living in Champaign-Urbana would benefit from Gov. Pat Quinn’s and President Barack Obama’s immigration legislation. 

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Senator Dick Durbin proposes acts to reduce student loan debt

As student loan debt reaches $1 trillion and University students graduate with almost $23,000 on average, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., reintroduced two new pieces of legislation last month that address the situation.

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Officials express confidence for bomb threat response changes

University administrators and officials discuss the importance of communicating about gun violence in schools following Gov. Pat Quinn’s school safety summit on Jan. 22.  

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University opens lounge in Union to aid veterans’ transition, studies

The Veterans Student Support Services held a grand opening on Tuesday for the Student Veteran Lounge, an area in the Illini Union that provides a place for these nontraditional students to study or socialize.

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Education Justice Project discusses Obama’s gun control proposal

The Education Justice Project at the University featured Nicole Anderson Cobb, the outreach coordinator for the Illinois Council Agsinst Handgun Violence, in their discussion of campus violence and Obama’s gun control proposal.

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Legislators fail to reach agreement on pension crisis

Debt continues to mount at a daily rate of $17.1 million as Illinois lawmakers wait on pension reform legislation to move forward by the end of the month.

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Senate Executive Committee discusses lack of pension reform

The Senate Executive Committee discussed pension reform at its Monday meeting after House Bill 6258 failed to progress at a state legislative session Jan. 3-8.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/article_997e2e14-5ed1-11e2-ba6c-0019bb30f31a.html 

City council appoints David to be city manager starting March 30

Dorothy David was appointed city manager by the Champaign City Council on Dec. 18. David succeeds Steve Carter, who will retire on March 29.

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