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A fire in the Shelby County village of Strasburg this month sheds light on a long-standing disagreement among leaders in the area on how to handle its water pressure issues.

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Illinois’ wealthy governor and his even wealthier challenger are both contributing millions to help elect other candidates in their respective parties.But their financial largesse carries a political impact that goes beyond mere money.

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The transition from youth to adolescence can be anxiety-inducing, navigating the physical changes and social pressures to fit in. But for those who experience gender dysphoria -- the feeling that your gender doesn't match your biological sex -- adolescence can be especially traumatic. Support and care early on can make the difference between slipping between the cracks and thriving, as the stories of two transitioning youth show.

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Stressing out over a seemingly negative or condescending work email can cause ripple effects that extend to relationships in the home, according to new research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Under the settlement, the Illinois Department of Corrections will have to provide sign language interpreters for what are called “high stakes interactions” — like disciplinary hearings, medical visits, and counseling sessions.

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Lawmakers and candidates from all four of the Illinois House districts that reach into Champaign County will be in Urbana Thursday evening (July 26) to talk about long-term senior care and retirement issues.

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Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation intended to prevent wrongful convictions.

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A behavioral health organization that provides services in Decatur and Clinton was recently awarded $2 million to improve mental health services for children.

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois is speaking out against proposed changes to the only federal program that provides funding for birth control. Those changes include a so-called "gag rule" that could affect thousands of Illinois residents.

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A conservative political group is suing to overturn the Illinois campaign law restricting so-called independent expenditure committees.