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Many active-duty service members can’t get SNAP benefits because the government counts a soldier’s housing allowance as income, pushing them above the federal eligibility line.
Unemployment rates continued to decline in all of Illinois’ 14 major metro areas in March ---- according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Urbana lost 500 trees in the last three years because of the Emerald Ash Borer, an insect that infects ash trees.
Two measures designed to protect the public from future natural gas leaks at the Peoples Gas underground storage field in Champaign County passed the state Senate Thursday and now head to the Illinois House.
On the 21st: Today, we hear two sides on the gun laws debate, one from Effingham State's Attorney, and the other from the Mayor of Highland Park. Then, a discussion on the constant struggle public universities have been facing in regards to funding and student enrollment. Also, a look into the international menu that will be available at McDonald's new global headquarters in Chicago.
