Infant Deaths High In Four Midwest States, CDC Says
Four Midwestern states have infant mortality rates “significantly higher” than the U.S. average, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.
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Family Of U Of I Scholar Yingying Zhang Believes Her Body May Be In Vermilion County Landfill
The lawyer representing the family of U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang says they've received information about where her body may be. In a statement, Attorney Steve Beckett said the information suggests Zhang’s body could be in a landfill in Vermilion County.
Federal Lawsuit Claims Granite City’s Crime-Free Housing Rules Are Unconstitutional
The city of Granite City in the Metro East is facing a lawsuit claiming its crime-free housing rules are unconstitutional.
‘It’s Just Wrong’: U of I Takes Action To Prevent Wealthy Families From Accessing Need-Based Financial Aid
University of Illinois officials say they will take extra steps to vet financial aid applications from students involved in guardianship cases. The decision comes after university officials identified 14 instances in which parents had a student put under the guardianship of a friend or relative, so they could qualify for more financial aid.
Countering Fear: An Illinois Town Braces For 2020 Census
Unlike other rural towns in central Illinois, officials in Beardstown say their population is growing. And they want to make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 census.
For this week’s Illinois Issues, we look at the challenges to an accurate count and what’s at risk if not everyone participates.
