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As of August 17, 2021, more than 1,900 people are dead and another 10,000 are injured after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti. The island nation sits near the intersection of two tectonic plates that make the Earth’s crust, making it extremely vulnerable to major quakes.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Today's headlines:
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At the Illinois State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats will promote party unity at their annual rally day. But just outside, environmental activists will spotlight an issue that's divided Democrats all summer.
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) says the country's focus in Afghanistan right now should be on evacuations, including America's Afghan allies.
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Urbana's emergency housing program is about to move from rented hotel rooms to its own apartment buildings.
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Champaign County health officials are encouraging people who may be eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to check with their medical provider.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how one Illinois-based relief organization is trying to help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Tim Shelley, Jim Meadows and The 21st Show.