Regional & State News
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The proposal aimed to curb pollution from Illinois’ more than 2,400 warehouses
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Illinois businesses advocated for more funding to child care facilities as demand for services remains high. ReadyNation Illinois came out with a report that Illinois is losing $6.2 billion each year because of the child care crisis.
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Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are "discriminatory" and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.
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Short-term guardianship is a process that allows another adult to become the legal guardian of a child for up to one year. This process can be a protective measure and only implemented in extreme situations, such as the parent having a medical emergency or being arrested.
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Rockford, DeKalb, and Aurora were among the 3,000+ cities holding rallies and marches Saturday.
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"No Kings" rallies were held Saturday in Bloomington, Normal and Peoria as part of a nationwide day of protests against the Trump administration. Big crowds turned out at each location, with attendees carrying signs addressing issues like immigration, health care, women's rights, and executive overreach.
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The protest is the third in a series of nonviolent demonstrations across the country
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The solar panels would work in normal outlets
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A plan to create more equity among campuses is running into opposition from the state's flagship university.
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The hike would be about $300 a year for gas and electricity combined by 2028
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Trump Administration policies have squeezed farmers in recent months. Some say their patience in running thin.
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Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools