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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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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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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, whose passionate, jazz-influenced sound influenced generations of musicians, has died. He was 84.
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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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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.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
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The University of Illinois has a new research center dedicated to bioprocessing, a broad term that essentially means turning plants into products – ranging from food to fuel, even cosmetics.
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Illinois recipients of Temporary Aid for Needy Families - also known as TANF - will see an increase in the amount of their monthly grants in October. A $22 million boost was negotiated in the budget this year. Advocates for the poor say the difference may mean more families will be off the streets.
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Roughly 100 people showed up to a town hall meeting at Urbana High School Tuesday night. The meeting was called in response to community concerns about student safety and, at points, grew contentious with parents and students complaining about a lack of security at the high school and a perceived lack of discipline.
