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Dad ODs. Can You Sue A Local Drug Dealer?
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments over whether victims of the illegal drug trade can sue dealers.
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Ask The Newsroom: How Are Early Voting And Mail-in Ballots Handled?
Ann Quackenbush of Champaign had questions about mail-in ballots. So, she asked Illinois Newsroom to answer them.
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Fired Prisoner Review Board Member Asks Illinois Supreme Court To Limit Governor’s Power
Fired Prisoner Review Board member Eric Gregg is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to give him his job back. In a case argued Tuesday, the justices were also asked to consider the limits of a governor’s power to fire certain state officials.
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New Zoning Rules For Older Champaign Neighborhoods
New zoning rules for Champaign’s five “In-Town” zoning districts passed the Champaign City Council Tuesday night with a last-minute compromise.
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Community College Message To Struggling Veterans: ‘You’re Not Alone In This’
Parkland College in Champaign is hosting an event to raise awareness about a troubling statistic: 20 veterans die from suicide everyday in the U.S.
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Medical Foods Are Vital For A Rare Disease. Why Doesn’t Insurance Cover Them?
The lack of well-funded research and the tendency of insurers to focus on the bottom line mean patients sometimes can’t afford necessary medical supplies.
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Champaign Police Offer Safe Venue For The Exchange Of Goods Sold Online
With the growing popularity of websites like Craigslist, it’s becoming more common for strangers to meet and exchange money or goods. The Champaign Police Department announced Tuesday the opening of a new location aimed at making these interactions safer.
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Substitute Teacher For A Day Wants Bigger Pension Restored
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday from a man who earned a state teacher pension after substitute teaching -- for one day.
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Illinois Issues: One Possible Answer To Teacher Shortage
Like most states, Illinois is struggling with a severe teacher shortage. And, also like most states, that shortage is felt most profoundly in the area of special education. There is, however, an army of teacher assistants already on the job. Could they help relieve this shortage?
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lllinois At ‘Elevated Risk’ In Next Downturn
A new report says Illinois state government is at “elevated risk” in the event of an economic downturn.
