Illinois Issues: Vicious Cycle Emerges With Opioid And Suicide Epidemics
As suicide and opioid death numbers climb, researchers investigate how strong a connection exists.
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Illinois Promotes “Dutch Reach” To Avoid Bicycle-Auto Collisions
Driving instructions in Illinois now advise a simple practice called the Dutch Reach, that motorists can use to help reduce “dooring” collisions, when a bicyclist collides with a suddenly opened car door.
Urbana Police Department Deploys New Body Cameras For Officers
The Urbana Police Department announced last week that it will join the growing number of police departments around the country that equip officers with body-worn cameras.
Facing Lost Funds And Representation, Illinois Hopes It Can Count On You
Illinois’ population loss could be a warning for larger changes to come.
Troubled Pregnancies Can Mean Years of Health Problems
Across the United States, an alarming number of women die during pregnancy or childbirth. And for each one who dies, dozens wind up with health problems that can last for years. Now women are being encouraged to watch what happens in the "fourth trimester."
What’s Open, What’s On Hold For Food And Ag During The Government Shutdown
The long tentacles of the partial federal government shutdown are reaching especially deep into food and agriculture. Here’s an update on some of the impacts now four weeks into the longest shutdown in history.
Chicago Pastor & Activist: To Reduce Gun Violence, Invest In Struggling Communities
Well-known pastor and anti-gun-violence activist Michael Pfleger says our country needs Dr. Martin Luther King’s messages of justice and nonviolence now more than ever.
Champaign Schools, Chamber Of Commerce Seeking Volunteers For Literacy Program
Less than a third of Champaign Unit 4 third graders are meeting or exceeding expectations on state reading exams, according to Illinois State Board of Education data. That’s why the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Champaign County say they’ve partnered with the district in the hopes of boosting the number of students reading at grade level.
Pension Buyout Participation Rate Higher Than Expected, Early Numbers Show
A program designed to curb Illinois’ pension debt is now underway. Early numbers show more Illinois state employees than expected are choosing to take a pension buyout from the state.
Illini Roundup: Ranked Hawkeyes Top Illini Men, Women
Freshman Joe Wieskamp matched a career high with 24 points and No. 23 Iowa shot 68 percent from the field in routing Illinois 95-71 on Sunday for its fifth straight victory.
