217 Today: Palestinian NIU graduate student adds voice to call for ceasefire in war in Gaza
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Monday, May 6, 2024 Today’s headlines: A coalition of organizations is suing the City of Chicago for denying a permit to march downtown during this
Flash Index shows Illinois economy’s growth rate is up for the third month in a row.
The University of Illinois Flash Index to the state’s economy rose for the third time in as many months, reaching 103.0 in April. The index based on state tax receipts had dropped to 102.5 in January, but has been rising steadily since then. Any Flash Index reading above 100 indicates growth in the Illinois economy.
Dr. Irfan Ahmad dies at 66 of respiratory complications
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CHAMPAIGN – Long-time community member and activist died unexpectedly of respiratory complications Wednesday night at age 66. Dr. Irfan Ahmad was an active and well-known