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Health Insurance Bills Await Action From Governor Rauner
Health care advocates say several bills passed by the Legislature at the end of the spring legislative session would benefit consumers.
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Organic Crops Lucrative, Challenging For U.S. Farmers
Despite a steady increase in demand for organic products among consumers, U.S. crop growers have been reluctant to make the switch from conventional crops, even if it could mean higher profits for farmers struggling with low commodity prices.
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Del Monte Recalls Vegetable Trays Sold In Illinois
Del Monte is recalling 28 oz. vegetable trays sold in Illinois, because of suspicion they are associated with outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite.
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Juneteenth Celebration To Recall Emancipation Proclamation Impact
The Champaign Park District is holding a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday June 16 at Douglass Park in Champaign commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation when it was recognized in Texas 153 years ago.
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Durbin OKs State Senator McCarter for Kenya Ambassadorship
Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is supporting President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next ambassador to Kenya: Illinois state Sen. Kyle McCarter. That’s despite the significant political differences between Durbin and McCarter.
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Plantiffs’ Attorney In Gas Leak Suit Outlines Case Vs. Peoples Gas
Seventeen people are suing Peoples Gas for damages related to a natural gas leak north of Mahomet that affected their drinking water.
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Shortage Of Rural Veterinarians Puts Farmers, Food Supply At Risk
There’s been a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas since 2003 due to a combination, experts say, of low wages, long hours and fewer new graduates wanting to live outside of a major city.
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Six Young Men With History Of Gun-Related Crimes Offered Chance At A Fresh Start
CU Fresh Start offers people with a history of gun-related crimes a second chance at life. The anti-gun violence initiative hosted its fourth “call-in” event Thursday night at the Illinois Terminal in Champaign.
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Two Thirds Of Illinois Waterways Are Unsafe, Says Prairie Rivers Network
A clean water advocacy group says two thirds of water bodies in Illinois are unsafe. Those water bodies include streams, lakes and rivers across the state.
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As Suicide Rates Rise, Mental Health Support Group Seeks To Combat Stigma
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds the suicide rate in Illinois increased more than 20 percent over the past two decades. Across the U.S., suicide rates have risen an average of 30 percent in that same time period.