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Sterigenics To Keep Chicago Area Plant Closed
After months of controversy over allegations of cancer-causing emissions, medical sterilization company Sterigenics says it will not reopen an Illinois plant.
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Senator Bennett Says Education In Illinois Prisons Is ‘Inadequate’
State Sen. Scott Bennett said he believes it’s the responsibility of the state government to ensure incarcerated people receive the education and information they need to make better choices upon their release. But, he said, that’s a tall order when the state is struggling to fund other necessary services, like its public education system.
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Enrollment For LIHEAP Heating Assistance Program Begins Oct. 1st
The enrollment period for Illinois’ program to help low-income households with heat and electricity bills, energy conservation and weatherization, begins Tuesday, October 1st. In Champaign County, applicants can enroll in the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission.
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Democrats Predict Speedy Impeachment Inquiry Lasting Weeks, Not ‘Months’
The rapidly unfolding Ukraine scandal has kicked impeachment investigations into high gear, with Democratic leaders in Congress now saying it will take just a number of weeks to consolidate findings from multiple House committees.
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‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ Examines Technologies That Watch Us
Technology is everywhere, in some places that are obvious, and others that are more subtle. That’s the idea behind a new four-part series from NPR titled “I’ll Be Seeing You,” which debuts this Sunday.
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‘CU Fresh Start’ Aims To Intervene Before People Enter Criminal Justice System For Gun-Related Crimes
The program CU Fresh Start aims to reduce gun violence in Champaign-Urbana by helping people with a history of gun-related crimes turn their lives around. It's now making some changes in at attempt to intervene sooner in the lives of people at risk of getting involved in gun-related activities.
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Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest And Parade Marks 10th Anniversary
The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest and Parade takes place this weekend.
The event marks a series of significant milestones for Champaign County and the larger LGBTQ community.
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Enrollment Exodus: Community Colleges Offer Options
A four-year degree is not the only option for students when they finish high school. But many choose community college in an effort to join the workforce sooner and save on tuition costs.
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Pygmalion Festival’s PygHack Branching Out
The 15th annual Pygmalion Festival gets underway Thursday evening in venues across Urbana.
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WATCH: Acting DNI Director Testifies About Whistleblower Complaint
The nation's top spy is set to face Congress on Thursday as Washington hurtles toward another milestone in the fast-deepening Ukraine affair.