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We’re hearing more and more about how the food we eat affects our health. So, it only makes sense that a foodbank would partner with a healthcare provider to give healthy food to those who need it. Brian Moline spoke with Eastern Illinois Foodbank President & CEO Jim Hires about the program.
Champaign Federation of Teachers President Jennifer White says a large crowd turned out at Centennial High School's auditorium Wednesday to approve a strike authorization vote. The soonest a strike could happen is mid-to-late October, but White says the union remains optimistic heading into its ninth bargaining session with Unit 4 adminstrators on September 20.
On the 21st: What does it mean when we say that a plant is genetically modified? Plus, we explore why the number of Illinois college students graduating with a degree in African-American studies is declining.
The state of Illinois is investing $26 million in the completion of the University of Illinois’ new Integrated Bioprocessing Research Lab.
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Week, counselors at the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus have new tools to connect those in need with help. Those on campus are encouraged to try out Kognito At-Risk, a on-line simulation program. The U of I’s Counseling Center says there are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses each year.
