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Illinois Issues: Outside The Big Box - Repurposing Vacant Space In Illinois
As more retail chains shut down, cities across Illinois figure out what to do with millions of square feet of empty space.
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Illinois Sees Increase In Early Voting
Casting a ballot before election day is becoming more popular in Illinois, according to a report by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR). The group found that the percentage of voters opting to vote before election day climbed to 22 percent this primary compared to 18 percent in 2016.
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Feds OK Illinois Expansion of Medicaid Mental Health Coverage
lllinois' three million Medicaid users will soon have more access to mental health and substance abuse treatments. Officials in Washington, D.C. okayed a new state program that sets aside about $2 billion in Medicaid funds for the services.
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Illini 4000 Bike Trip Across U.S. Already Raised 90 Percent Of Goal
The Illini 4000 is gearing up for its annual, coast-to coast bike trip to raise money for cancer research and awareness. The group--made up primarily of University of Illinois students--has already raised $90,000 towards its $100,000 dollar goal.
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New National Trial Gives Hope to HIV Patients Who Need Organs
The National Institutes of Health announced Monday the launch of a large-scale clinical trial that will expand efforts to give more HIV-positive transplant candidates new kidneys.
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State Senate Approves Use Of Drones For Music Events, State Fairs
Illinois lawmakers want to prevent a shooting similar to the one that happened in Las Vegas last year. A proposal, approved by the Senate, addresses security concerns around large-scale events.
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‘Who Ruined Illinois?’: Interview with Daniel Vock
Mounting pension debt, persistent cash flow issues, and political gridlock – Illinois has a lot of problems. But it wasn’t always this way.
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What Could Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Really Mean?
Rachel Otwell explores the legal impact if Illinois ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment with Vik Amar, Dean of the University of Illinois College of Law.
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C-U Gas Prices Hit Highest Level In Nearly Two Years
Gas prices in Champaign-Urbana have hit their highest level in nearly two years.
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Illini 4000 Cross-Country Bike Ride Raises Money For Cancer Support/Patients
Top University of Illinois administrators will pick up their bicycle gear on Monday, in preparation for participating in the Illini 4000, an annual coast-to-coast bicycle ride organized by university students to raise money for cancer research and patient support services.