Illinois Public Media to host 13th Cong. Dist. primary debates
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Illinois Public Media to host 13th Cong. Dist. primary debates

URBANA – Both the Democratic and Republican candidates in the 13th Congressional District will take part in debates in the coming weeks. Illinois Public Media, WAND News, and The League of Women Voters of Champaign County are sponsoring the debates. Democratic newcomers Nikki Budzinski and David Palmer will debate live on Thursday, May 26 at…

Why some hospitals have stopped using race-based calculations for kidney disease
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Why some hospitals have stopped using race-based calculations for kidney disease

INDIANAPOLIS — If it wasn’t for Crystal Moore’s hoodie and car, people probably wouldn’t be able to tell her life is hanging by a thread. Her black Nissan sedan has signs plastered on the windows that read: “Kidney Donor Needed!” The signs include a picture of Moore and a QR code that leads to her…

217 Today: Some hospitals have stopped using race to inform patient care

217 Today: Some hospitals have stopped using race to inform patient care

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Today’s headlines: More than half the children who prompted contempt orders against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ director are still waiting for proper placement. The Urbana Board of Education wants to explore converting its two Spanish dual-language programs into one, fully dual-language school, like International Prep Academy in…