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Despite record highs in the stock market and low unemployment rates, many Americans are not feeling the benefits of the economy due to high costs for essentials like gas and housing.
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Despite record highs in the stock market and low unemployment rates, many Americans are not feeling the benefits of the economy due to high costs for essentials like gas and housing.
Parents in Illinois who qualify for the state’s Child Care Assistance Program based on their work or school status can use that to help cover the cost of summer camp as well, but not all programs accept payments from CCAP.
A central Illinois researcher is working to save the Akikiki, a bird native to Hawaii that is on the verge of extinction.