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Rate And Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease Expected To Grow
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in Illinois. But the number of cases is likely to jump even more in the next few years.
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Urbana Park Board Seeks Applicants To Fill Vacancy
The job pays nothing, it probably won’t make you famous, and only registered voters living in Urbana need apply. But if you’re OK with all that, you might want to consider applying for a vacant seat on the Urbana Park Board.
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Illinois Issues: Is Illinois Ready For A Retail Shift?
As big box stores continue to close, some worry Illinois isn't ready for the changing economy.
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What Happens On The Edges Of Cities When Farmland Gives Way To Development
Big cities in the Midwest are gaining ground on the rural communities that, for many decades, have thrived on the edges of urban development.
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Security Experts Suggest Blockchain Technology To Protect Illinois Elections, Data
After Illinois was targeted by Russian hackers prior to the 2016 elections and voter information leaked, securing future data has become a priority. The state may now look to emerging technology for one possible solution.
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Report: Number Of High School Sports Referees In Illinois Continues To Drop
A recent report shows the number of referees for high school sports in Illinois continues to sink, dropping by 11 percent from the 2012-13 to the 2016-17 seasons.
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Champaign County Executive Candidates Outline Their Plans For Overcoming Partisan Gridlock
The two candidates for Champaign County Executive, Republican Gordy Hulten and Democrat Darlene Kloeppel, both say they'll be able to overcome divisions on the Champaign County Board in order to reach consensus.
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IDPH Discuss Change to School Health Exams
A year ago, lawmakers decided to change school health examination requirements. They added screenings for social and emotional development, but the details are still being worked out.
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Images From C-U ‘March For Our Lives’
Organizers say more than 700 people came to Douglass Park in Champaign to push for stronger gun control laws, despite winter weather warnings that included snow, sleet, and high winds.
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Hundreds Of Thousands March For Gun Control Across The U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, parents and victims rallied in Washington, D.C., and across the country on Saturday to demand tougher gun control measures, part of a wave of political activism among students and others impacted by school shootings.