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Mental health admissions of young people rose 9 percent after implementation of a key portion of the Affordable Care Act, researchers say. — (iStockphoto)

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June 11, 2014

More Young Adults Get Inpatient Psychiatric Care After Health Law

This story was reported in partnership with Kaiser Health News

More of Illinois Public Media's coverage on mental health care in central Illinois

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June 11, 2014

Sex Crimes Increasing At US Colleges

President Obama listens to a question read by Tumblr founder and CEO David Karp during a Tumblr forum Tuesday. — (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

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June 11, 2014

Obama: Country Needs To Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ On Gun Control

Practice time for the PS 177 band. — (John Poole/NPR)

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June 11, 2014

iPads Allow Kids With Challenges To Play In High School’s Band

Who can say no to a free college education? — (iStockPhoto)

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June 11, 2014

College For Free: Tulsa’s Radical Idea

In this Aug. 16, 2013 file photo, vehicles pass a 65 mph speed limit sign along Interstate 64 in O'Fallon, Ill. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed into a law a bill allowing motorists to drive 70 mph on rural interstates. — (Jeff Roberson/AP

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June 11, 2014

Six Months Into Speed Limit Increase, Driver Fatalities Down Observers Say

Washington, Ill., is full of both optimistic signs and lots of construction crews as the town rebuilds after a half-mile-wide tornado devastated the area last November. — (Alan Greenblatt/NPR)

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June 11, 2014

Tax Exemption Could Help Illinois Tornado Victims

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June 11, 2014

Court OKs Universities’ Quest To Turn To More Digital Copies Of Books

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor — (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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June 11, 2014

Eric Cantor Defeated By Tea Party Candidate In Virginia Primary

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June 11, 2014

Illinois Soldier Killed By Friendly Fire