Monday, Sept. 20, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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Illinoisans who use smart devices like Amazon’s Alexa are subject to new data protections under a law signed last month.
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More than 50 artists and local businesses gathered over the weekend for the Champaign-Urbana Black and African Arts Festival.
In today’s deep dive, the University YMCA’s New American Welcome Center has released a plan outlining steps the community can take to better meet the needs of immigrants.
Reporting today contributed by Caroline Kubzansky, Olivia Vamos and Christine Herman.
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