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Every State But Missouri Has An Opioid Database. Will That Change?
There is a renewed push to bring an opioid database to Missouri.
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All New Leadership At State Board Of Education
Gov. J.B. Pritzker replaced most of the state board of education this week and appointed a new superintendent.
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Urbana Arts-Themed Residential Project Cancelled
The city of Urbana and Brinshore Development have agreed to pull the plug on an arts-centered residential development that was planned to go up on a city-owned parking lot just across Illinois Street from Lincoln Square Mall.
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Video Court Hearings Could Help Bottom Line, Hurt Kids
A new proposal in Illinois aims to reduce the time juveniles spend behind bars before their trial, but some argue it might not be in the best interests of the young people accused of wrongdoing.
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Illinois Ag Director Wants Money For Rural Broadband
Slow internet service can slow a business down, adding up to lost time and money. And often the problem is worse in rural areas.
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Carle Illinois College Of Medicine Seeks Community Input For Health Care Innovation
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine wants Champaign county residents from all walks of life to submit their ideas for improving health care. The goal of Health Make-A-Thon program is to remove traditional barriers to health care innovation.
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Nearly 100 Children Who Were Watched By Illinois DCFS Died, New Report Says
Nearly 100 Illinois children who died within the last two years were involved with the state’s Department of Children and Family Services. That’s according to a recent Inspector General report.
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Why Tackling Obesity Is Harder Than You Think
Obesity is a big problem across the United States. It affects about 40 percent of the population. It’s even worse in Midwest states like Ohio, Illinois and Indiana and addressing the problem is complicated.
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U of I College In Prison Program Receives $90,000 Grant
The University of Illinois Education Justice Project recently received a grant to assist with its fundraising efforts. EJP is a college in prison program serving inmates at the Danville Correctional Center.
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Immigration Activism Focus Of Upcoming Symposium In Champaign
A symposium at the University YMCA in Champaign aims to equip people with tools to better support immigrants in the community. The Inaugural Symposium on Local Immigration Activism will feature discussions about sanctuary communities and the unique challenges undocumented students face in higher education.