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New U Of I Research Points To Possible Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
New research from the University of Illinois and University of Iowa suggests that a drug already approved to fight fungal infections could help treat cystic fibrosis.
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Illini Advance In Big Ten Tourney, Beat Northwestern 74-69 In OT
The Illini men's basketball team survived an opening round tilt against Northwestern, beating the Wildcats 74-69 in overtime Wednesday night at the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago.
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Statewide Study Finds Illinois’ Serious Teacher Shortage Continues to Grow
A statewide study from regional school superintendents found that Illinois’ serious teacher shortage continues to worsen, especially in school districts in central and southern Illinois.
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Unpacking Pritzker’s Tax Proposals: Bag Tax
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to create a host of new taxes to help balance Illinois’ budget — on everything from e-cigarettes to medical insurance companies. Today we’re looking at a potential tax on shopping bags.
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Champaign’s Garden Hills Neighborhood Waits ... For Streetlights, Sidewalks & Flood Control
Residents of Champaign’s Garden Hills neighborhood have to deal with a list of problems, including inordinate levels of poverty, gun violence and vacant houses. The neighborhood on the city’s northwest side has another problem: a lack of infrastructure, like storm sewers and streetlights. The Champaign City Council is taking a first step towards a remedy for Garden Hills. But it could be a long wait to the second step.
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Dwight Village Board OKs ICE Detention Center, But Opponents Press On
Protesters who have fought a proposed federal immigration detention center in Dwight aren't giving up, even after the village formally endorsed the project.
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How Ag Programs Fare Under Trump’s Proposed Budget For 2020
President Donald Trump’s 2020 budget proposal is getting a lot of attention for its call for more border protection, but it also makes major changes to agriculture programs.
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Germ-Killing Chemical Shields Bacteria From Antibiotics
A common chemical used to kill bacteria is making them more capable of surviving antibiotics.
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Should Young Adults Be Sent To Juvenile Courts?
Young adults could be tried in juvenile court up to age 21 under legislation being considered in the Illinois Senate.
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Ohio Community Fears Pollution From Planned Coal Mine
Residents of Ohio's rural Perry County, about an hour southeast of Columbus, say life there is peaceful in large part because of their neighbor: the 4,500-acre state forest. But they worry the forest and their livelihoods may soon be disturbed.
