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Best of: Evanston began issuing reparations years ago. So, what’s next for Illinois and America?
Evanston has had a reparations program in place for a few years now. We learned what people think of it and what keeps reparations from gaining greater traction nationwide.
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The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters
Spending time in a shelter can be stressful for animals, so the Champaign County Humane Society is hoping a new partnership with the online platform Home To Home will help avoid that scenario.
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Best of: What does it take to redevelop America’s Rust Belt?
Learn what Rust Belt communities in Illinois are doing to revitalize their economies.