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Duckworth Raises Questions About FEMA Aid During Tour Of Taylorville Tornado Damage
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) raised concerns about federal aid for rural communities during a tour of tornado damage in Taylorville on Friday.
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Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) raised concerns about federal aid for rural communities during a tour of tornado damage in Taylorville on Friday.
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Several attendees to a recent Illinois Newsroom event about legalizing recreational marijuana asked what will happen to those who are currently incarcerated on cannabis-related charges, as well as those who have felony records for pot convictions.
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The special counsel investigation has resulted in criminal counts against more than 30 people and three Russian entities. And while the final outcome of the Mueller probe remains far from certain, it has already generated new insights into how Russia targeted the election, the presidential transition and Trump's business empire.
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It's the first NCAA Final Four trip for the volleyball program since 2011, and the fourth in school history.
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Last spring, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation that would strip a state commission of its power to overrule local school boards. But after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bill, some state senators changed their positions, while others disappeared from view.
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The Fighting Illini volleyball team continued its impressive run today, winning for the 16th straight time this season.
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In a report filed in federal court earlier this week, court-appointed monitor Dr. Pablo Stewart said he’s “absolutely convinced” mentally ill inmates are abused by staff at the Pontiac Correctional Center. He said the abusive behavior is inexcusable—but it’s also important to understand the context for it if there's to be any hope for real change.
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On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a few high school students are measuring and cutting siding. They’re building a house in the trades class at the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield and learning construction skills, like putting on a roof or installing a window.
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Smoking looks a lot different these days. It’s been on the decline, due to restrictions at work and in bars and restaurants. But there is one segment—teenagers who use e-cigarettes—that is growing fast. And health experts are worried about the consequences.
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A new report published by a national non-profit finds that Illinois prisons are holding about 17,000 more people than they were designed to house.