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Anecdotal reports suggest marijuana is helpful in managing symptoms of chemotherapy, like pain and nausea. But it's unlikely curious patients are getting clear guidance from their doctors on whether they should try marijuana, which form might work best and how much to take. A new survey of 237 oncologists from around the country finds that while roughly 80 percent talk with their patients about marijuana, fewer than 30 percent feel they have sufficient knowledge to advise them about its medicinal use.

The new report from Prairie Rivers Network shows elevated nitrate levels have been measured in drinking water in many areas across the state. The group says elevated nitrate levels are associated with some serious health issues.

The Civic Federation, a Chicago-based fiscal watchdog group Wednesday said Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget proposal is unrealistic and relies on money that may never come through. The group’s report calls it “precariously balanced”.

The Champaign County Board held a special meeting Wednesday night to hear from executives with two Evanston-based health care companies who have made an offer to buy the financially-strapped county nursing home.

Organizers expect between 400 and 750 people to attend the 2018 Chambana Job Fair on Thursday. Arrow Glass, Heartland Dental, and Human Kinetics are among the roughly 90 employers expected to be on hand.