More Young People Are Getting Skin Cancer — And That Troubles Doctors
The deadliest form of skin cancer is becoming more common in children and young adults.
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Refugees Help Bridge Healthcare Gap In Their Communities
Figuring out America’s healthcare system can be hard for anyone. It can be especially challenging for refugees, who often face significant language and cultural barriers. But one group is trying to bridge that gap by training refugees as health navigators in their own communities.
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New Website Rates C-U Restaurants On How Accessible They Are For People With Disabilities
For people with disabilities, it can be frustrating to go to a restaurant only to find it’s not accessible. A new website aims to help. “Access Urbana-Champaign” rates more than 100 local restaurants, cafes and bakeries on their accessibility.
Romanchuk Wins Men’s Wheelchair Division At NYC Marathon
Daniel Romanchuk of Champaign repeated as men's wheelchair champion at the New York City Marathon Sunday, in another tight finish over Switzerland's Marcel Hug.
Swarming Illinois Defense Leads To 38-10 Win Over Rutgers
Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.
Impeachment Inquiry Catch-Up: A Vote By House Democrats Makes It Official
Here's what you need to know about the events of an historic week in Washington and what may be around the corner.
‘Moderate Growth Path’ For State Economy As Flash Index Drops In October
The Flash Index to the Illinois economy took a slight dip in October, dropping to 105.3, from its September reading of 105.5. Any reading above 100 from the Flash Index means economic growth, and by that standard, the state’s economy has been growing since 2012.
Illinois Lawmaker Charged With Bribery Resigns
State Representative Luis Arroyo has resigned, one week after his arrest on federal bribery charges.
Shimkus Now Reconsidering Retirement, Might Run For Another Term In Congress
Two months after announcing that he would not seek another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus said Thursday that he will be taking the weekend to reconsider it.
Planned Parenthood Administrator Recalls Stepped-Up State Inspections As Hearing Ends
The top administrator at Missouri’s sole abortion provider testified during the last day of a hearing that state officials had become increasingly combative in relations with the clinic during the past year.
