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2020 Olympic Hopefuls From Illinois
The 2020 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Tokyo in August. Athletes from across the country are attempting to qualify for the Olympic team, including a few from Illinois.
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LGBT Political Leaders React To Aaron Schock Coming Out
In his time as an Illinois Congressman, Aaron Schock voted anti-LGBT on numerous occasions. Now he has come out as gay in a post on his Instagram account.
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Public Health Experts Encourage Nursing Homes To Take Extra Precautions
Illinois’ 400 nursing homes and retirement communities are taking measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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The 21st—Thursday, March 12, 2020
On Today's 21st: While a majority of people experience mild symptoms if they contract COVID-19 from the coronavirus, health experts say it’s the elderly who are most at risk. We heard from several people involved with elder care.
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News Around Illinois - March 12, 2020
The latest from around the Land of Lincoln from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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The Bradley Braves Heading To March Madness
The Bradley Braves Mens Basketball Team is dancing again this March. We focused on their run to the NCAA tournament.
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A Conversation With The New Host Of The TED Radio Hour
TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. And it has a new host Manoush Zomorodi.
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Next Steps Unclear For University Of Illinois Students Dealing With Coronavirus Cancellations
The coronavirus has prompted many colleges and universities across the country to cancel study abroad programs — including the U of I. University officials announced via email on March 2 that students and staff had to leave Italy and the Daegu region of South Korea as soon as possible. The decision affected 137 students in Italy, and another 15 in South Korea. Students and staff are also barred from traveling to China, Iran, Italy and the Daegu region of South Korea on university business or using university resources.
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Why Lawyers Are In High Demand In Rural Areas
Even though Chicagoland is home to 65% of the state’s population, 90% of the lawyers practicing in Illinois are concentrated in that area, according to the Illinois Supreme Court Commission. These legal deserts are popping up statewide, leaving rural areas without the proper legal assistance they need.
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How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The 2020 Census Count
The 2020 US Census is around the corner and Illinois residents can participate online, by mail and over the phone.