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Trooper Traffic Deaths Prompt ‘Call To Action’
"Enough is Enough" flashed on electronic signs over some Illinois highways recently. That's because at least 16 state troopers have been hit on the road so far this year.
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Public Health District: Need For Diaper Donations Greater Than Ever
A month’s supply of diapers can cost parents upwards of $75 a month, which can be a significant burden for some low-income families. Local organizations are working to help.
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Defense: Man Accused Of Killing Chinese Scholar At U Of I Denied Care
Lawyers for a former University of Illinois student accused of killing Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang say university counselors didn't offer him adequate care when he sought help for suicidal and homicidal thoughts three months before the 26-year-old Zhang went missing.
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Scheduled For Illinois: A Quiet Evening Of Annual Town Meetings
The evening of the second Tuesday in April -- April 9 in 2019 -- is when townships in Illinois hold their annual town meetings.
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There Isn’t A Comprehensive Map Of CAFOs, But Computers Could Change That
There are thousands of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, around the United States, but no one knows the exact number.
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Comptroller Stops Payment On Bungled State Employee Benefits System
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is suspending more than $5.7 million in payments for a mismanaged state technology contract.
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City Council Endorses Plan To Share Sales Tax If New Costco Builds At Mall
UPDATE: A sales tax revenue-sharing agreement with Costco won the unanimous support of Champaign City Council members Tuesday night. During a study session, council members endorsed a proposal to share $2.75 million in future tax revenue with Costco, if it builds on a site at Market Place Mall.
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Middle School Kids In Mahomet Get A Lesson In Good Internet Conduct From Google
Middle school kids in the Champaign County town of Mahomet got a lesson last week on playing safe online, courtesy of Google.
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Illinois Proposal Targets Hard-To-Reach Communities For 2020 Census
Illinois Senators want to make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. Legislation would give $25 million in grants to organizations serving hard-to-reach communities.
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Tobacco Purchase Age In Illinois Going From 18 To 21 This Summer
Tobacco sales in Illinois will soon be off-limits to anyone younger than 21 under a law signed Sunday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
