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Why This Free Health Clinic Is Pushing To Expand Medicaid
More and more Americans are living without health insurance. That’s forcing some to search far away for healthcare — even across state lines.
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Vaping, Medicaid and Opioids—Top Health Stories Of 2019
A wide range of healthcare issues drew headlines in 2019, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Here are some highlights from Side Effects Public Media's coverage across the Midwest.
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Legal Recreational Marijuana In Illinois May Cause Headaches For Missouri Employers
Possession and consumption of the drug without a medical card will still be illegal in Missouri in the new year. But there’s nothing limiting residents from crossing the Mississippi River and consuming marijuana legally in Illinois as of Jan. 1.
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U Of I Prof. Jay Kesan To Go On ‘University-Sanctioned Leave’ In 2020
A University of Illinois law professor previously accused of sexual misconduct and slated to return to teach in January will instead go on "university-sanctioned leave."
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U of I Carle Illinois College Of Medicine Solicits Ideas For Health Innovations
Ten ideas aimed at improving an aspect of the healthcare system will receive thousands of dollars worth of investment from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois.
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News Around Illinois – December 24, 2019
RANTOUL – An agreement for the village of Rantoul to acquire 65-acres of land from the Warner farming family for use as a new sports complex won unanimous approval from village trustees Monday night.
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Durbin Criticizes Fellow Senators For Prejudging Impeachment Trial
Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says some of his colleagues have gone too far in public comments about President Trump's impeachment.
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Smith Scores 19 points As Missouri Beats Illinois 63-56
Dru Smith scored 19 points, Javon Pickett added 17 off the bench, and Missouri beat Illinois 63-56.
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Peter McDowell Discusses Documentary Film About His Brother, ‘Jimmy In Saigon’
Peter McDowell was only five years old in 1972 when his brother Jimmy died in Saigon, Vietnam. He doesn’t remember too much about his brother, but he remembers the effect his death had on their family in Champaign-Urbana.
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Danville City Council Approves New Cannabis Regulations
Danville is the latest central Illinois city to set local regulations for recreational cannabis.