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In today's deep dive, we'll hear how Champaign is investing COVID-19 relief in a grassroots program with the goal of using talent development to prevent gun violence.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about volunteer groups testing rivers and lakes for toxic algae blooms.
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the impact of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on the economy and everyday people with student debt.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Midwestern states are getting creative with their tourism marketing.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a C-U Citizen Access report that looks at the causes of gun violence in Champaign.
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at races on the November ballot in Illinois that could have a big impact on the state.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the lack of data on sickle cell disease and the subsequent consequences for patients.
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the threat of invasive species to the Mississippi River Basin.
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the teacher shortage in the state of Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from former Illinois Hall of Fame wide receiver David Williams about this year’s team and his charity golf tournament.
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