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January 21, 2019

Facing Lost Funds And Representation, Illinois Hopes It Can Count On You

Illinois’ population loss could be a warning for larger changes to come.

physical therapist — Lauren Bavis/Side Effects Public Media

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January 21, 2019

Troubled Pregnancies Can Mean Years of Health Problems

Across the United States, an alarming number of women die during pregnancy or childbirth. And for each one who dies, dozens wind up with health problems that can last for years. Now women are being encouraged to watch what happens in the "fourth trimester."

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Inside the walk-in cooler at the Food Bank of Lincoln, Nebraska, director Scott Young has milk and fresh fruit from the federal government thanks to a trade-mitigation program that delivered the food despite the partial shutdown. — Grant Gerlock/Harvest Public Media

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January 21, 2019

What’s Open, What’s On Hold For Food And Ag During The Government Shutdown

The long tentacles of the partial federal government shutdown are reaching especially deep into food and agriculture. Here’s an update on some of the impacts now four weeks into the longest shutdown in history.

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January 21, 2019

Chicago Pastor & Activist: To Reduce Gun Violence, Invest In Struggling Communities

Well-known pastor and anti-gun-violence activist Michael Pfleger says our country needs Dr. Martin Luther King’s messages of justice and nonviolence now more than ever.

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The former Dr. Howard elementary school in Champaign. — Travis Stansel/Illinois Public Media

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January 21, 2019

Champaign Schools, Chamber Of Commerce Seeking Volunteers For Literacy Program

Less than a third of Champaign Unit 4 third graders are meeting or exceeding expectations on state reading exams, according to Illinois State Board of Education data. That’s why the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Champaign County say they’ve partnered with the district in the hopes of boosting the number of students reading at grade level.

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January 21, 2019

Pension Buyout Participation Rate Higher Than Expected, Early Numbers Show

A program designed to curb Illinois’ pension debt is now underway. Early numbers show more Illinois state employees than expected are choosing to take a pension buyout from the state.

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Illinois guard Trent Frazier, left, tries to defend against a shot by Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Iowa City. — Matthew Putney/AP

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January 20, 2019

Illini Roundup: Ranked Hawkeyes Top Illini Men, Women

Freshman Joe Wieskamp matched a career high with 24 points and No. 23 Iowa shot 68 percent from the field in routing Illinois 95-71 on Sunday for its fifth straight victory.

Nicholas Nicolet and his son Rocco cross-country ski on Sunday in Montpelier, Vt. A major winter storm hit the Midwest and New England this weekend. — Lisa Rathke/AP

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January 20, 2019

Winter Storm Grounds Flights, Delays Trains And Knocks Out Power

A major winter storm is disrupting transportation routes in parts of New England and the Midwest, after bringing snow and freezing rain to the areas.

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January 18, 2019

Winter Storm Warning Issued For Much Of Champaign County

Champaign-Urbana is bracing for its second consecutive weekend of winter weather, with up to six inches of snow expected in some areas of central Illinois before the storm dissipates late Saturday night.

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