News Around Illinois—January 2, 2020
Headlines from around the state of Illinois for Thursday January 2, 2020.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
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First Day Of Legal Recreational Cannabis In Illinois Draws Hundreds To CU Dispensaries
Hundreds of people from Champaign-Urbana and across central Illinois flocked to two dispensaries in Champaign-Urbana early New Year’s Day to make purchases as early as 6 a.m.
Why This Free Health Clinic Is Pushing To Expand Medicaid
More and more Americans are living without health insurance. That’s forcing some to search far away for healthcare — even across state lines.
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Vaping, Medicaid and Opioids—Top Health Stories Of 2019
A wide range of healthcare issues drew headlines in 2019, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Here are some highlights from Side Effects Public Media's coverage across the Midwest.
Legal Recreational Marijuana In Illinois May Cause Headaches For Missouri Employers
Possession and consumption of the drug without a medical card will still be illegal in Missouri in the new year. But there’s nothing limiting residents from crossing the Mississippi River and consuming marijuana legally in Illinois as of Jan. 1.
