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A Young Immigrant Has Mental Illness, And That’s Raising His Risk of Being Deported
When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.
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2019’s Many Challenges Keep Farm Incomes Down, But Can’t Squelch Perennial Farmer Optimism
During 2019, the curveballs thrown at farmers began with the partial government shutdown in January, when some U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies were closed.
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‘College Behind Bars’ PBS Documentary Shines A Light on Prison Education
The new four-part PBS documentary "College Behind Bars" examines what higher education looks like in New York State prisons — and the impact it has on incarcerated students. Lynn Novick produced and directed the film, and Ken Burns is an executive producer.
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Durbin Promotes Yearly Automatic Funding Increases For Science Research
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants the federal government to increase funding for scientific research by five percent each year.
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Illini Roundup: Women’s Cross Country Wins NCAA Regional
The Illini won an NCAA Regional for just the second time in program history, and the first time since 2006.
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Lyric Theatre’s ‘Sharp Ears’ Aims For All Audiences
The latest production from Lyric Theatre at Illinois opens Friday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana. “The Adventures of Little Sharp Ears” by the Czech composer Leoš Janáček follows wildlife as they move from the farmyard through the forest.
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Illinois Issues: Once A Skeptic, Congressman Rodney Davis Embraces Trump
Rodney Davis’ 13th District includes wide swaths of rural, central Illinois, where President Trump is popular. But is also includes college towns filled with Democratic voters, and Davis was re-elected by a slim margin last year.
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WATCH/LISTEN: House Impeachment Hearing - Marie Yovanovitch
House Democrats are set to convene their second open impeachment hearing on Friday with a witness expected to detail the shadow Ukraine policy run by President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.
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News Outlets Call University Of Illinois Policy A Reporter Gag Order
Several media and legal organizations spoke out at a University of Illinois Board of Trustees meeting in Chicago on Thursday, saying university policy is impeding reporting on sexual assault at the school.
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U of I Touts Sexual Harassment Reforms, Implementation Still Unclear
In the midst of the #MeToo movement and several high-profile sexual misconduct cases involving its own faculty, the University of Illinois is announcing recently released recommendations that would change how the university handles cases of sexual harassment and misconduct.
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