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Illinois Issues: Black Unemployment In Illinois Tops Other States
Experts blame the long-standing problem on discrimination, especially the "inadequate, inequitable'' education funding system.
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What’s Really Behind Illinois’ Population Loss?
Illinois is losing residents, according to recent census estimates, and common explanations include high taxes, unfriendly business policies or the state’s growing pension debt.
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Plaintiffs In Peoples Gas Lawsuit Speak Out
Some of the 17 plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against People’s Gas spoke out at a Mahomet Aquifer Task Force meeting on Monday in Mahomet. They asked the state advisory panel to help ensure they have clean water, after their water wells were contaminated by a gas leak.
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Illinois Bicentennial Coin Unveiled
Illinois will soon mint commemorative coins to mark the state’s 200th birthday. They're the latest in a string of products the state is offering to mark its bicentennial year.
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Push To Bridge Gender Wage Gap Continues
A measure aimed to bridge the gender wage gap was approved by the Illinois General Assembly last month. This is the second attempt by lawmakers to get a ‘no salary history’ initiative into law. Employers would no longer be able to ask someone what they previously earned during interviews.
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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.
