Washington Governor Declares State of Emergency After First US Death From Coronavirus
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News Around Illinois - February 28, 2020
Headlines from around the Land of Lincoln from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
News Around Illinois - February 27, 2020
News from around the 21st state from Illinois Newsroom.
President Trump Holds A News Conference On Coronavirus
President Trump is holding a news conference about coronavirus alongside CDC officials and others amid criticism of the government’s response to the outbreak. Watch his remarks live.
News Around Illinois - February 26, 2020
News around the Land of Lincoln from the Illinois Newsroom.
Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check And Analysis Of The South Carolina Faceoff
Democratic presidential hopefuls are on stage in South Carolina ahead of that state’s primary. The candidates’ battle follows Sen. Bernie Sanders’ wins in the New Hampshire primary and the Nevada caucuses. Follow NPR’s live fact checks and analysis of their remarks.
Illini Move Into Second Place Tie After 71-59 Win Over Huskers
The Illini men’s basketball team beat Nebraska 71-59 last night at the State Farm Center. Ayo Dosunmu scored a game-high 18 points and Kofi Cockburn notched another double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
News Around Illinois - February 25, 2020
Headlines from around The 21st state from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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Lack Of Access, Long Waitlists: Education In Illinois Prisons
Gray isn’t the only person incarcerated in Illinois prisons that isn’t able to further their education. A lack of teachers, funding and the department’s own policies prevent many from obtaining their GED, associates degree or a trade skill.
An Illinois Department of Corrections policy stipulates that once a class is full, inmates are placed on the waiting list in order of their release date, with those getting out soonest receiving priority.
News Around Illinois - February 24, 2020
Headlines from around the Land of Lincoln from Illinois Newsroom.
