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Illinois Issues: Minority Companies Get Fewer Loans Than White Peers — Is That Racism?
A recent report illustrates just how much harder it is for people who aren’t white to get small-business loans.
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Memorial Garden In Champaign Will Honor Victims & Survivors Of Gun Violence
A new memorial garden at Douglass Park in Champaign will honor victims and survivors of gun violence. The garden is a joint effort between the Champaign Park District and the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense.
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Gov. Pritzker Suffers Broken Leg
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has broken his leg, and his office says he doesn’t know how it happened.
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ENCORE: Live from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; Illinois’ Bicentennial Beer; Music from ‘The Dulcimer Guy’
Illinois is more than 200 years old. And today we’re revisiting our live show from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. We’ve got music from the era with Mike Anderson - who calls himself ‘The Dulcimer Guy.’ We talk with kids who won a statewide art contest for Illinois. And find out what the official beer of the Illinois Bicentennial tastes like.
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State’s ‘Lowball’ Settlement Offers ‘Insult’ Quincy Legionnaires’ Families
Initial offers by Illinois' attorney general to settle a dozen lawsuits linked to the state's mishandling of fatal Legionnaires' disease outbreaks at the Quincy veterans' home have been so sparse, some families are calling them "insulting."
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Debate Stage Cut In Half For 1-Night September Showdown
The Sept. 12 Democratic debate stage is set with just 10 candidates, ensuring there will be a one-night event in which the top frontrunners will finally come face to face.
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Climate Change Could Make Midwest A Mosquito Paradise, But Health Experts Warn We Aren’t Ready
This year’s catastrophic flooding has created hard times for many people in Midwest, but it’s created a nirvana for mosquitoes.
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Florida Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Hurricane Dorian Gains Force
Hurricane Dorian is "expected to become a major hurricane on Friday," according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Illinois Advocates For Child Welfare Cases Receive First-Ever State Funding
For the first time, the Illinois budget includes funding for volunteer advocates who look out for children involved with the state’s child welfare system. The CASA advocate program in Champaign County will use its share of the money to expand.
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TS Dorian Expected To Strengthen, Could Hit Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Dorian made a last-minute shift in its path on Tuesday, threatening Puerto Rico with a direct hit as forecasters said it could reach near-hurricane strength in its approach to the U.S. territory.
