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  Scattered thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High near 75F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
  
  Tonight
  
  Considerable cloudiness. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
  
  Updated: June 22, 2018 @ 3:53 am
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EIU officials to take next steps in big academic shakeup

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EIU officials to take next steps in big academic shakeup

JARAD JARMON jarad.jarmon@lee.net

CHARLESTON -- The academic realignment project at Eastern Illinois University that was announced in April could be made official at the Board of Trustees meeting today.

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