Illinois News Roundup - November 17, 2023
An ownership change & layoffs at a Southern IL newspaper, the largest donation in SIU history and a Northern IL city's determination to better represent Latinos.
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
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An ownership change & layoffs at a Southern IL newspaper, the largest donation in SIU history and a Northern IL city's determination to better represent Latinos.
The Urbana Police Department hired a national consulting firm this year to evaluate how the department works, including how — and if — officers should handle certain types of calls for service.
According to the Movement Advancement Project, 21 states have banned gender-affirming medicine for trans youth. In response, Illinois passed a law this year protecting patients and providers who cross into the state for care.
US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) shares thoughts on the Supreme Court ethics code, the Middle East conflict, and more.
This is the time of year that many college students scramble to sign off-campus leases for the next academic year. The process can be very complicated, and the race to quickly sign a lease can cause students to make uninformed decisions about their living situation.