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Lawmakers send Pritzker bill to raise smoking age to 21

DAN PETRELLA | Chicago Tribune/TNS | PHOTOGRAPH by CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS | Photo Editor

Pritzker unveils graduated state income tax plan

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Pritzker unveils graduated state income tax plan

DAN PETRELLA | Chicago Tribune/TNS | Vidette Archive Photograp
Mar 7, 2019

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McHenry County sheriff's deputy Jacob Keltner dies from gunshot wound in Rockford; suspect Floyd Brown in custody after long standoff

Robert McCoppin, Jeremy Gorner and Jeff Coen | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Mar 7, 2019

Schock case 'began with a bang, and that bang turned out to be a blank'

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Schock case 'began with a bang, and that bang turned out to be a blank'

JASON MEISNER | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Mar 7, 2019

Charges dismissed against former Congressman Schock

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Charges dismissed against former Congressman Schock

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | News Editor | @addough
Mar 6, 2019

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R. Kelly denies having sex with underage girls

TRACY SWATZ | Chicago Tribune/TNS | Photograph by Chris Sweda | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Mar 6, 2019

The Vidette earns 24 awards, places third in General Excellence

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The Vidette earns 24 awards, places third in General Excellence

Vidette Staff
Feb 17, 2019

NIU student intern among those slain in Aurora shootings

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NIU student intern among those slain in Aurora shootings

CECILIA REYES and STACY ST. CLAIR | Chicago Tribune/tns
Feb 16, 2019

Pritzker takes oath to become Illinois' 43rd governor

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Pritzker takes oath to become Illinois' 43rd governor

MIKE RIOPELL | Chicago Tribune/TNS | Photograph by Armando L. Sanchez | Chicago Tribune/TNS)
Jan 15, 2019

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ISU Housing planning upgrades to meet needs of growing student popularion

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Jan 13, 2019

It's official: Pritzker ushers in new era for Illinois

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It's official: Pritzker ushers in new era for Illinois

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | News Editor | @addough
Jan 13, 2019

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State Senate approves higher salaries for state cabinent; Brady votes 'yes'

DOUG FINKE | The State Journal-Register/TNS
Jan 10, 2019

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Madigan rips Rauner; Brady hoping for 'fresh start' in Springfield

MIKD RIOPELL and JUAN PEREZ JR. | Chicago Tribune /TNS
Jan 10, 2019

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McDonald's doubles down on bacon

ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ | Chicago Tribune /TNS
Jan 9, 2019

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Bill Brady retains Senate GOP leadership post

MIKE RIOPELL and JUAN PEREZ JR. | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jan 9, 2019

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Magic Circle Esports to host first video game tournament

GRACE BARBIC| News Reporter| @gracebarbic
Dec 5, 2018

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Pritzker expresses 'deep gratitude' for Rauner

MIKE RIOPELL | Chicago Tribune/tns
Dec 4, 2018

Rauner says he is 'very scared for the people of Illinois'

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Rauner says he is 'very scared for the people of Illinois'

MIKE RIOPELL and RICK PEARSON | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Nov 30, 2018

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Northwestern student found dead on campus

DAWN RHODES | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Nov 30, 2018

Illinois House snuffs out effort to raise tobacco, vaping purchage age to 21

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Illinois House snuffs out effort to raise tobacco, vaping purchage age to 21

DOUG FINKE | The State Journal-Register/TNS
Nov 29, 2018

Dietz among those to serve on Pritzker education advisory team

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Dietz among those to serve on Pritzker education advisory team

JUAN PEREZ Jr. | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Nov 28, 2018

Gunman at Mercy Hospital had troubled history, particularly with women

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Gunman at Mercy Hospital had troubled history, particularly with women

Dan Hinkel, Elyssa Cherney and Lisa Schenker | Chicago Tribune /TNS
Nov 21, 2018

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Emanuel cautions Pritzker about big Dem majorities in Springfield

RICK PEARSON | Chicago Tribune/tns
Nov 21, 2018

Democratic party reacts to Midterm election results

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Democratic party reacts to Midterm election results

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Nov 6, 2018

Libertarians react to the incoming Midterm Election results

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Libertarians react to the incoming Midterm Election results

SYDNEY HALL | News Reporter | @sydneyhall223 & ANDREA RICKER | News Reporter | @ricker_andrea
Nov 6, 2018

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Bradley University professor, husband slain; son faces charges

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Oct 31, 2018

Davis, Londrigan debate issues before elections

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Davis, Londrigan debate issues before elections

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Oct 30, 2018

Rubio, Bustos in Normal Monday for Davis, Londrigan

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Rubio, Bustos in Normal Monday for Davis, Londrigan

BECKY FLETCHER | News Editor| @becky__fletcher
Oct 29, 2018

BallotReady helps prepare voters, voting resources on campus

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BallotReady helps prepare voters, voting resources on campus

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Oct 28, 2018

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Turning Point USA hosts Jeannie Ives at ISU

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Oct 28, 2018

Davis-Londrigan Congressional district race gains national spotlight

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Davis-Londrigan Congressional district race gains national spotlight

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Oct 26, 2018

Meet the candidates for midterm election

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Meet the candidates for midterm election

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough and Mike Smith | New Reporter | @Agora_180
Oct 17, 2018

ISU hosts workshop to aid in urban teacher shortage

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ISU hosts workshop to aid in urban teacher shortage

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Oct 8, 2018

ISU students react to Van Dyke conviction in Laquan McDonald case

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ISU students react to Van Dyke conviction in Laquan McDonald case

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Oct 5, 2018

'Justice for LaQuan' observers chant after Chicago jury convicts Van Dyke

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'Justice for LaQuan' observers chant after Chicago jury convicts Van Dyke

JUAN PEREZ JR, PATRICK M. O'CONNELL, TONY BRISCOE, DAWN RHODES | Chicago Tribune/tns
Oct 5, 2018

Rauner praises public-private partnerships in combating opioid epidemic

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Rauner praises public-private partnerships in combating opioid epidemic

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Oct 2, 2018

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Rauner asks voters for second chance

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Sep 23, 2018

Barbs fly in contentious gubernatorial debate

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Barbs fly in contentious gubernatorial debate

RICK PEARSON AND MIKE RIOPELL |Chicago Tribune/tns
Sep 21, 2018

Medical Cannibas becomes alternative for Opioids in Illinois

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Medical Cannibas becomes alternative for Opioids in Illinois

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Sep 16, 2018

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Rauner vetoes raising teachers salary

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Sep 9, 2018

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Rauner signs anti-sexual harassment law

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Aug 23, 2018

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Wright dominates state vote on top architects, artists

THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER/TNS
Aug 6, 2018

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Republican state rep resigns after accusations by ex-girlfriend

CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS
Aug 1, 2018

Aluminum tariffs could drive beer, soda prices higher

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Aluminum tariffs could drive beer, soda prices higher

GREG TROTTER | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jul 30, 2018

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John Marshall Law School, UIC agree to merge

DAWN RHODES | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jul 20, 2018

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Outbreak of foodborne illness in Illinois linked to McDonald's salads

GREG TROTTER | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jul 13, 2018

Features

Movie guide: Capsule listings for week of July 11

LOS ANGELES TIMES | TNS
Jul 12, 2018

Nationawide call goes our for blood donors as supply runs low

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Nationawide call goes our for blood donors as supply runs low

MORGAN GREEN | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jul 12, 2018

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Plane makes emergency landing on I-55; no injuries reported

THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER | TNS
Jul 12, 2018

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Cook County official apologizes to woman berated for wearing Puerto Rico flag shirt

GREGORY PRATT | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jul 11, 2018

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Live music and festivities in town of Danvers

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Jul 10, 2018

24 faculty members at Western Illinois hit by layoffs

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24 faculty members at Western Illinois hit by layoffs

MICHELLE LANGHOUT | Canton Daily Ledger/TNS
Jun 29, 2018

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Rauner visits ISU, checks out Fine Arts building project

BECKY FLETCHER | News Editor| @becky__fletcher
Jun 27, 2018

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University of Chicago to stop requiring ACT, SAT scores

DAWN RHODES | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 15, 2018

Davis, Lahood among Illinois Republicans urging Trump to leave Blago sentence entact

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Davis, Lahood among Illinois Republicans urging Trump to leave Blago sentence entact

GREGORY PRATT | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 12, 2018

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Rauner faces decisions on over 600 pending bills

BILL LUKITSCH | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 11, 2018

SIU board chair blasts colleagues effort to dump Dunn

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SIU board chair blasts colleagues effort to dump Dunn

DAWN RHODES | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 8, 2018

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Madigan chief of staff quits after accusations of inappropriate comments

KIM GEIGER | RAY LONG | MONICAN GARCIA | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 7, 2018

Rauner, Pritzker return to TV airwaves with dueling ads

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Rauner, Pritzker return to TV airwaves with dueling ads

RICK PEARSON | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 6, 2018

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Revised medical marijuana bill goes to Rauner

ROBERT McCOPPIN | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 5, 2018

Durbin supports shorter prison sentence for Blago

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Durbin supports shorter prison sentence for Blago

GREGORY PRATT | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 5, 2018

Rauner signs full $38.5 billion state budget

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Rauner signs full $38.5 billion state budget

KIM GEIGER | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 4, 2018

Blagojevich clemency possibility brings out the tweet scorn

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Blagojevich clemency possibility brings out the tweet scorn

MORGAN GREEN | Chicago Tribune/TNS
Jun 1, 2018

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Rauner allies optimistic budget deadline will be met

KIM GEIGER and MONIQUE GARCIA | Chicago Tribune/tns
May 31, 2018

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Gas prices edging toward $3 a gallon

BEN ZIGTERMAN | The News-Gazette/tns
May 22, 2018

Rauner wants to revive death penalty in Illinois

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Rauner wants to revive death penalty in Illinois

KIM GEIGER, MONIQUE GARCI and DAN HINKEL | Chicago Tribune/tns
May 15, 2018

Local police departments offer alternative opioid disposal bins

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Local police departments offer alternative opioid disposal bins

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
May 7, 2018

Alumni

ISU graduates have the opportunity to network with past alumni over wine, food

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
May 7, 2018

Annual Actor Showcase to highlight senior performers

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Annual Actor Showcase to highlight senior performers

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
May 3, 2018

New law would increase penalties for texting and driving

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New law would increase penalties for texting and driving

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Apr 30, 2018

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Events to keep summer anything but 'Normal'

CINDY HERNANDEZ | News Reporter | @Cindylu_7
Apr 26, 2018

Secretary of State Jesse White encourages students to become organ donors

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Secretary of State Jesse White encourages students to become organ donors

STAR JOHNSON | News Reporter | @Star2flyy_
Apr 23, 2018

Local high school students hold anti-gun rally in Uptown

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Local high school students hold anti-gun rally in Uptown

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Apr 20, 2018

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Chicago Sun-Times writer to speak at COM Week

CINDY HERNANDEZ | News Reporter | @Cindylu_7
Apr 5, 2018

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Advocate BroMenn acquires new surgical robot

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Apr 3, 2018

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Humane Society of Central Illinois reopens after outbreak contained

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Apr 2, 2018

Illinois to vote on nonbinding recreational cannabis proposal

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Illinois to vote on nonbinding recreational cannabis proposal

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Mar 26, 2018

Portillo's celebrating anniversary with 55 cent chocolate cake slices

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Portillo's celebrating anniversary with 55 cent chocolate cake slices

EMA SASIC | Vidette Editor-in-Chief | @ema_sasic
Mar 23, 2018

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Secretary of State office services return Tuesday

EMA SASIC | Vidette Editor-in-Chief | @ema_sasic
Mar 22, 2018

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Meet the candidate: Navy Veteran, gubernatorial hopeful Kash Jackson talks Libertarian platform

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Mar 19, 2018

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ISU alumnus' art series to be honored in Northwestern reception

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Mar 7, 2018

Gubernatorial hopeful Daniel Biss visits ISU, hopes to 'transform' Illinois

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Gubernatorial hopeful Daniel Biss visits ISU, hopes to 'transform' Illinois

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Mar 6, 2018

Brady debates primary challenger David Blumenshine at public forum

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Brady debates primary challenger David Blumenshine at public forum

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Mar 6, 2018

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Early voting opens Monday

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Mar 5, 2018

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Legal pot question a step closer to being on November ballots in Illinois

MONICA GARCIA | Chicago Tribune/tns
Mar 2, 2018

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Child Protection Network’s new grant helps provide gifts for adopted kids

STAR JOHNSON | News Reporter | @Star2flyy_
Feb 26, 2018

Gill talks progressive platform at town hall forum

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Gill talks progressive platform at town hall forum

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Feb 24, 2018

Illinois senate proposes a ban on those under 21 from buying tobacco related products

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Illinois senate proposes a ban on those under 21 from buying tobacco related products

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Feb 23, 2018

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Meet the Candidate: Dr. David Gill hopes for a second chance to unseat Davis

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter | @addough
Feb 22, 2018

The Vidette wins General Excellence, breaks its ICPA record with 29 awards

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The Vidette wins General Excellence, breaks its ICPA record with 29 awards

Vidette Staff
Feb 17, 2018

Board of Trustees addresses budget cuts, recognizes faculty, residence hall upgrades

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Board of Trustees addresses budget cuts, recognizes faculty, residence hall upgrades

GARRETT KARSTEN | News Reporter | @GarrettKarsten
Feb 16, 2018

ISU works with partner to promote international enrollment

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ISU works with partner to promote international enrollment

MIKE SMITH | News Reporter | @Agora_180
Feb 12, 2018

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Public universities struggle with enrollment, losing students to other states

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Feb 12, 2018

13th congressional district Democratic candidates seek to contrast themselves against Davis

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13th congressional district Democratic candidates seek to contrast themselves against Davis

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Feb 7, 2018

Meet the candidate: Veteran, professor Jon Ebel confident on 13th district win

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Meet the candidate: Veteran, professor Jon Ebel confident on 13th district win

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Feb 5, 2018

Biss talks rising poll numbers, unity and progressivism at ISU forum

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Biss talks rising poll numbers, unity and progressivism at ISU forum

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Feb 1, 2018

College Dems to host candidate forum for 13th Congressional District

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College Dems to host candidate forum for 13th Congressional District

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Jan 29, 2018

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Citizen Action Illinois endorses Jill Blair

EMA SASIC | Vidette Editor-in-Chief | @ema_sasic
Jan 28, 2018

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ISU alum in the running for Appellate Court

CINDY HERNANDEZ | News Reporter | @Cindylu_7
Jan 26, 2018

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Business education major session to be held

ALEX CAMPBELL | News Reporter | @alex_campbell98
Jan 22, 2018

Second annual Women's March Chicago 'trumps' last year's turnout

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Second annual Women's March Chicago 'trumps' last year's turnout

KEVIN SCHWALLER | News Editor | @kevschwa
Jan 20, 2018

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State health officials link Jimmy John’s alfalfa sprouts to salmonella cases in northern Illinois

VERONICA BUGAJ | News Reporter | @vero_bugaj
Jan 19, 2018

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ISU vs. Bradley: The blood race

STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ | News Editor | @StephanieRoddd
Jan 18, 2018

ISU alumna leaves CBS2 Chicago for NBC5 and Telemundo Chicago

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ISU alumna leaves CBS2 Chicago for NBC5 and Telemundo Chicago

STAR JOHNSON | News Reporter | @Star2flyy_
Jan 18, 2018

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Grammy winner coming to Peoria

STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ | News Editor | @StephanieRoddd
Jan 18, 2018

Over 200 new laws to take effect in Illinois in 2018

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Over 200 new laws to take effect in Illinois in 2018

ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Political Reporter | @addough
Jan 16, 2018

Normal’s cold weather poses inconvenience to residents

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Normal’s cold weather poses inconvenience to residents

VERONICA BUGAJ | News Reporter
Jan 16, 2018

ISU student killed, 17-year-old suspect in custody

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ISU student killed, 17-year-old suspect in custody

KEVIN SCHWALLER | News Editor | @kevschwa
Jan 5, 2018

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