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Ivanka Trump Visits Illinois To Promote Workforce Development
First Daughter Ivanka Trump made a public appearance in the Metro East Wednesday to highlight the importance of preparing young people for technical careers.
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Why A Cheaper, More Convenient Dialysis Option Isn’t More Common
Kidney failure is an expensive problem in the U.S.. Dialysis, which removes toxins from the blood, costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. But there’s a cheaper dialysis option, that’s better for a lot of patients. Side Effects Public Media’s Jake Harper explains why that other option isn’t more common.
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Dems Push Rauner On Gender Wage Bill
Illinois Democrats are trying to put Gov. Bruce Rauner on the spot over equal pay for women.
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Illinois’s New School Funding Formula Leaves Out Schools For At-Risk Students
Two of Illinois’s regional superintendents were recently tasked with recommending ways the state can funnel new money to schools for at-risk students, and other alternative school programs.
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Lawmakers Looking At How Public Schools Handle Private Data
Illinois lawmakers are being urged to pass tougher laws to protect student data privacy. On Tuesday, they heard stories from parents who say they have no way to protect their kids’ information.
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Wind-Blown Pesticides An Issue In Courtrooms, Communities Across U.S.
Pesticides are all over, from backyard gardens to cornfields. While their use doesn’t appear to be slowing, concern over drift and the resulting effects on health is driving research — and more worries. Those concerns are bringing pesticides to a different venue: courtrooms.
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Two-Stage Left Turn Lanes A Safer Option For Cyclists
Two-stage left turn boxes were recently painted on the road at the intersection of Green Street and Goodwin Avenue on the University of Illinois campus to give cyclists a safer option.
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Food Recalls Abound This Summer, But Experts Say That’s A Good Thing
From E. coli in romaine lettuce to potential salmonella on Goldfish crackers to a parasite in salads and wraps, food recalls are in the spotlight this year. But things may not be as bad as they sound, according to Lana Nwadike, a food safety specialist with Kansas State University and the University of Missouri.
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Illinois Issues: Online Learning Can Open Doors For Kids In Juvenile Jails
But the quality of online coursework is one of many concerns for advocates.
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Study: Student Loan Debt Hinders Wealth Accumulation For Black, Hispanic Borrowers
A new study from the University of Illinois finds that student loan debt disproportionately affects the financial well-being of black and Hispanic borrowers later in life.
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