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Dockless Bike Share Program Likely Coming To C-U Fall 2018
An official with the University of Illinois says a dock-less bike share program is likely coming to the Urbana-Champaign area in the fall.
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How Changes to Farmers Markets Could Keep Fresh Food From Low-Income Hoosiers
A company that processes farmers market purchases using government benefits will shut down at the end of the month. That leaves 24 Indiana farmers markets without a way for customers to pay using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars.
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Terrorism Task Force Takes On School Safety
Last week, the U.S. Secret Service released a guide for preventing school violence. Issued in response to recent massacres in Parkland, Florida, and Santa Fe, Texas, it’s subtitled “An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence.”
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Rauner: Trump Should Be Holding Russians Accountable
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he does not agree with President Trump’s initial statements on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Illinois AG: DOJ Withholding Money From The State Over Immigration Policies
Champaign Police Sgt. Geoff Coon said he’s waiting on roughly $50,000 in federal grant money that’s due to the central Illinois police department. Another agency that uses the funding to pay for programs that focus on recidivism and re-entry and community-based violence intervention programs in the Rockford area also hasn’t received their funding this year.
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Rauner Vetoes ‘Crosscheck’ Ban — Illinois’ Participation Already On Hold
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have gotten the state out of the controversial Crosscheck voter identification program.
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13th District Candidates React To Trump’s Comments On Russia
In Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, both Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democratic challenger, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, have issued statements pushing back against President Trump’s controversial comments during his news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Products Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism Show Anti-Cancer Properties In Mice
When the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids, it creates endocannabinoids, a class of compounds that help reduce pain and inflammation. New research from the University of Illinois finds one class of these metabolites shows anti-cancer properties in mice.
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Illinois Issues: For Illinois Roads, Needs Are Growing; Funding Isn’t.
Experts say billions in a multi-year plan won't go far enough to address infrastructure repairs and upkeep.
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WIU Details Academic Realignment
Western Illinois University laid out its plans for restructuring and realigning its academic offerings during a much anticipated news conference on Monday.