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Illinois Issues: Budget Suggestions For The Winning Candidate For Governor
While debating, candidates offered no concrete suggestions for addressing fiscal problems but possibilities exist.
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Ask The Newsroom: The State Of State Parks
Recently, we received a question from Mark Porter, who wanted to know more about the state of state parks in Illinois. Mark asked, “What is the governor doing to protect our natural resources in Illinois and what is being done to support the State Parks and county forest preserves?”
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Why Your Sense Of Smell Could Be A Clue To Alzheimer’s Disease
Your sense of smell may give doctors early clues as to whether you’ll deal with Alzheimer’s disease. Since there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focused on ways to identify early signs and create treatments before dementia sets in.
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Illinois Third Party Candidates Not Included In Upcoming Gov. Debate
The next debate for Illinois nominees for governor is this Wednesday in Chicago. But two candidates are being left out this time around.
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Meet Kash Jackson, Libertarian Nominee For Illinois Governor
There are two third party candidates for Illinois governor. And while four names will be on the ballot November 6th (or now, if you choose to vote early) - the efforts to get out messaging is one where odds are certainly stacked heavily against Sam McCann of the Conservative party, and Grayson "Kash" Jackson, running as a Libertarian.
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Why Firefighters Say the Law That Should Protect Them After a Cancer Diagnosis Isn’t Working
Research shows firefighters are diagnosed and die from cancer at higher rates than most people. Some states, including Indiana and Ohio, have laws meant to cover health care costs for firefighters with cancer. But Side Effects Public Media finds these laws don’t always help.
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Illinois Candidates For 13th Congressional Race Weigh In on Kavanaugh, Ford Testimony
The candidates running for Illinois’s 13th Congressional District weighed in on the testimony provided last Thursday by Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and one of his accusers, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. But only one provided a straight answer when asked whether or not they support a full investigation into the allegation of sexual assault.
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Legendary Chicago Blues Guitarist Otis Rush Dies At 84
Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-influenced sound influenced generations of musicians, has died. He was 84.
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Farm Bill Deadline To Pass Without Extension, Against Wishes of Influential Groups
Congress has spent weeks trying to meld the House and Senate versions of the next farm bill into one agreeable piece of legislation. Left in the balance is the current farm bill, which will expire Sept. 30 without an extension.
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Graduated Income Tax Has Support, But Is It Enough?
A statewide survey shows support for changing Illinois’ income tax structure. But opposition remains and there are plenty of hurdles to clear before it could become a reality.