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Day: January 7, 2025

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Politics

VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol, where he will lie in state

ByIPM News January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

The remains of former President Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, where he will be honored with a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol before lying in state through Thursday morning.

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Dept. of Health
Government | Politics

Looking at proposed changes to Medicaid under incoming Trump administration

ByIPM News January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses proposed changes to Medicaid under President Trump and how Illinois’ Medicaid recipients may be affected.

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Dissecting Trump’s proposals for education policies
21st Show | Government | Politics

Dissecting Trump’s proposals for education policies

ByIPM News January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, the 21st show takes a look at President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals for education policy. 

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Mike Madigan
Criminal Justice | Government | Politics

Breaking: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

ByCapitol News Illinois January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial – an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January.

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María Jiménez stands with their hands in their pockets in a parking lot with a yellow and purple mural of children and families.
Education | Politics

What Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term 

ByEmily Hays January 7, 2025January 16, 2025

Area schools and non-profits have been hosting workshops to help undocumented families learn about their rights, and what to do if they are questioned. 

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Trump
21st Show | Government | Politics

What will be the fate of federal workers under new administration?

ByIPM News January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency is proposing mass layoffs of federal workers, rolling back regulations, and eliminating entire departments. Critics worry that could have very real effects for people around the country … and in Illinois.

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217 Today: What Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term 
217 Today

217 Today: What Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term 

ByStephanie Mosqueda January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term.

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