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Christensen Seeks New Judge, Delay Of Kidnapping Trial To 2019
Lawyers for Brendt Christensen want the federal judge in his kidnapping trial to recuse himself.
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As States Embrace Cannabis As Opioid Alternative, Science Lags Behind Policy
Across the country, states desperate to prevent opioid addiction are considering medical cannabis as a solution. In Illinois, where opioids have claimed nearly 11,000 lives over the past decade, the legislature may soon consider a measure that would allow patients with an opioid prescription get access to marijuana instead.
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$5 Million Contribution Boosts Football Performance Center Construction
A former University of Illinois Football player and Caterpillar executive is donating five-million dollars to the U of I football program.
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Carl Spoerer Says He’s A Democrat Who Could Beat John Shimkus In 2018
Candidate Carl Spoerer says 2018 could be the year that a Democrat defeats incumbent Republican John Shimkus in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
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At Forum, Little Space Between Democrats On Key Progressive Issues
The five Democrats looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis echoed each other Tuesday on nearly every progressive issue—from health care to immigration—while trying to distinguish themselves using their personal and professional backgrounds.
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Loss Of Federal Funding Would Hinder Promise Healthcare’s Expansion Efforts
Federal lawmakers allowed funding for Community Health Centers to lapse last fall. For Promise Healthcare in Champaign, the loss in federal funding would make it difficult to expand much-needed services in the community.
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Rural Ambulances Make Do While Waiting for Congress To Renew Funding
In recent budget battles, Congress failed to renew a group of funding measures that many rural communities rely on. These funds keep rural hospitals, clinics, home health care services and ambulances operating. And unless lawmakers vote to extend them this week, many providers could struggle to serve their patients.
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Schools Are Using Poverty Simulations To Build Empathy. But Do They Work?
About 100 teachers and support staff recently gathered in a junior high school in central Illinois to take on the roles of people living in poverty. It’s part of a poverty simulation used by schools across the country that’s supposed to challenge stereotypes. But some say it takes more than a one-time simulation to change attitudes and behaviors.
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Treasurer Frerichs Announces New Rural Investment Program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has announced a new $500-million program that will help farmers, homeowners and employees in rural parts of the state get access to low-interest loans. He says the program will create wealth and jobs in rural areas, which will ultimately bring money back to the state in the form of taxes.
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Aspiring Screenwriters Invited To Submit Scripts
Calling all young screenwriters. The Champaign-Urbana Film Society is looking for kids to submit their screen plays.