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Farm Equipment Sales Drop In Early 2019 As Trade War’s Effects Linger
The ongoing effects of the trade war, severe weather and low crop prices have farmers reluctant to make big purchases like tractors, combines and planters.
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More Questions Loom In The ‘State Of Cannabis’
You've heard a series of reports on the potential expansion of Cannabis in Illinois.
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College Students Voice Perspectives On Marijuana Legalization
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to legalize recreational marijuana to provide an economic boost for the state. At Rock Island’s Augustana College, students have different reasons behind their perspective, but as reporter Natalie Spahn found out, many identify themselves in the "pro" category.
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Better Jobs in Small Cities, More Investment In Higher Ed Could Stem Illinois’ Population Loss
Illinois continues to lose residents, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in April. Overall, around 45,000 fewer people lived in the state in 2018 than 2017, a loss of about 0.4%.
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Annual Holocaust Remembrance Service Draws Survivors, Lawmakers
Mourners gathered at the Old State Capitol on Thursday for an annual event memorializing the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust.
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CBD Sellers Consider Role In Marijuana Debate
CBD is one of the two most prevalent components of the cannabis plant. The other is THC, which widely is referred to as the stuff that gets you high.
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Changing Attitudes Toward Cannabis
For decades, it was "marijuana" and conjured images of tie-dyed T-shirts and hemp hoodies. Now, it's "cannabis" and you're more likely to picture lab coats and business suits. Our series State of Cannabis continues with a look at the evolution of the public's attitudes.
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State’s Attorney Prepares For Potential Changes In Marijuana Laws
Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz says she’s concerned about how legalization could impact the juveniles she works with on a daily basis. She’s also concerned about how the state will address cannabis impaired driving.
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Small Illinois Towns Hope Legalized Marijuana Bring More Jobs
Behind a tall security fence and countless coded keypads, the future of the Delavan economy is growing under bright lights.
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Cannabis Merges Into Health Care
We are taking a closer look at what the legalization of cannabis could mean for Illinois. The State of Cannabis is a collaborative reporting effort by public radio stations across the state. This piece in the series looks at the potential health care considerations of recreational marijuana.
