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Illinois Issues: Carbondale’s 2020 Census Creates Concern
One southern Illinois community gathers forces together to prepare for the count.
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Illinois Republicans Confident Of Comeback
The Illinois Republican Party’s top brass says it’s optimistic about its chances in 2020. Officials rallied the base Thursday at the Illinois State Fair.
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The Reason Why Hundreds Of Books Were Removed From An Illinois Prison Library
Earlier this year, hundreds of books were removed from the college in prison program’s library inside the educational wing of the Danville prison. Documents obtained by Illinois Newsroom shine a light on why the books were removed, and who was responsible for their removal.
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Pelosi Wants ‘Spark’ Of Illinois Democrats
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi rallied with Illinois Democrats Wednesday in Springfield.
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New National Center Promotes Mental Health In Rural Schools
Children’s mental health is a big concern as the risk of suicide and opioid addiction rates rise among teens. But in rural areas, where mental health providers are scarce, spotting potential problems can often fall to teachers. Now, a new national research center is looking to help rural schools.
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Frerichs Endorses Elizabeth Warren In Democratic Primary
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs is among the first Illinois officials to endorse a candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, and he's backing Elizabeth Warren.
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Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Program Is Now Permanent, Expanded
Illinois’ medical marijuana program is getting a second wind. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a pair of bills on Monday expanding who can get a medical card, and when they can use it.
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Missouri Inmates Are Overdosing On Drugs. How Are They Getting Them?
Donald Hutson is one of more than 430 inmates who have overdosed in state prisons since May 2017, according to internal data from the Missouri Department of Corrections. While there are many ways drugs are smuggled into prisons, DOC employees say internal corruption is a key part of the problem.
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Study: Pollution In Rivers Leading To Lake Michigan May Repel Asian Carp
An electric barrier in a Chicago area canal is meant to keep Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes from downstate rivers. Now, a study led by University of Illinois researchers suggests another force may be keeping the invasive carp from making the trip: pollution.
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How A Midwest County Deals With ‘Deaths Of Despair’
Connersville, Indiana once was bustling with factories that served the auto industry. Workers turned out air conditioning systems, fuel injectors and other products. Now, it has a grim distinction: the highest suicide and overdose death rates in the state.
