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The Death And Life Of The Great Lakes; Superman’s Hometown
On this encore edition of The 21st: Why it's so tough to keep the world's largest freshwater system clean. Plus, an interview with the mayor of Metropolis, Illinois.
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Enrollment Down Nearly 9% at Western Illinois University
The WIU administration blames the uncertainty caused by the two year state budget impasse for this year's drop in enrollment.
A Face Of Addiction: New Illinois Opioid Task Force
A new task force has been formed to combat opioid abuse in the state. Earlier this month representatives of state agencies and advocates came together to announce the State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan.
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Illini Defense, Epstein Smother Western Kentucky
Illinois' young defense held Western Kentucky's high-powered attack in check Saturday night and freshman running back Mike Epstein rushed for 111 yards on the way to a 20-7 win at Memorial Stadium.
Millions In Florida Ordered To Evacuate As Irma Crashes Past Cuba
Hurricane Irma is again a Category 4 storm as it slowly moves along the Cuban coast. The storm made landfall on the Camaguey archipelago of Cuba late Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
