State Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of lifetime restrictions on child sex offenders
Decades after conviction, man says limits on where he can live serve no valid purpose.
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217 Today: Many students are dealing with issues with leasing companies and landlords. Here are some resources
November 15, 2023 Today’s headlines: Some Chicago police officers would get better pension benefits under a bill passed by state lawmakers last week if it’s signed by the governor. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin says the Supreme Court’s newly-announced ethics code “falls short” of what the standard should be. Bradley University students and faculty…
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217 Today: One trans Catholic reckons with his faith as the church shifts
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Today’s headlines: The Cook County Health Department is teaming up with a statewide healthcare non-profit group to improve access to reproductive care. Bradley University president Stephen Standifird denies issues with banks or loans are the driving force behind looming academic cuts. The Fighting Illini host the number four overall Marquette Golden Eagles…
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Lawmakers pass bill aimed at modernizing professional licensing in Illinois
Measure would provide for new online system to speed up paperwork.
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217 Today: How does Illinois compare to other states on transgender rights?
Monday, November 13, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure to give the people who transport cannabis from growers to sellers some breathing room. New laws passed this year in Illinois have enhanced the state’s status as a leader in protecting trans rights. The Fighting Illini football team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday…
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How does Illinois compare to other states on transgender rights?
According to the Movement Advancement Project, 21 states have banned gender-affirming medicine for trans youth. In response, Illinois passed a law this year protecting patients and providers who cross into the state for care.
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Karlin, King lead Marquette women to 71-67 win over No. 23 Illinois
Camille Hobby made a layup with just under 20 seconds left to make it 68-67 but King hit two from the line at 14.1. Hobby had 18 points and seven rebounds for Illinois
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Touchdown pass gives Illinois a 48-45 overtime victory over Indiana
CHAMPAIGN — John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game. After Indiana’s Chris Freeman kicked a 41-yard field goal in OT, Paddock scrambled to his right and connected with Williams near the end zone. Paddock threw for…
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Veterans Day 2023: Urbana’s Cheryl Walker and son Jay reflect on her injuries in Iraq and the toll taken on the family
November 11 is Veterans Day, when Americans honor the people who put their lives on the line. Cheryl Walker of Urbana is Commander of the American Legion District 19. In 2004, Cheryl was a member of the Illinois Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq when she was seriously injured in a mortar attack. Her…
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Late flurry gives No. 25 Illinois a 64-53 win over Oakland
Oakland took an early 8-0 lead before Illinois went ahead for the first time 17-15 and led by just one at halftime.
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New documents show Rantoul Police Department cleared main officers of wrongdoing in 2023 fatal shootings
This story is part of a partnership focusing on police misconduct in Champaign County between the Champaign-Urbana Civic Police Data Project of the Invisible Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit public accountability journalism organization, and IPM Newsroom, which provides news about Illinois & in-depth reporting on Agriculture, Education, the Environment, Health, and Politics, powered by Illinois Public…
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217 Today: Local veteran shares her experience of serving in Iraq
November 10, 2023 Today’s headlines: President Joe Biden made a stop in the northern Illinois city of Belvidere yesterday to meet with workers who are celebrating the re-opening of an idled assembly plant. Illinois lawmakers have passed a measure that they hope will sharply reduce delays in getting licenses for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals….
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Biden says workers need ‘a fair shot’ as he celebrates the labor deal saving an Illinois auto plant
Biden learned in June that the Stellantis plant was set to close and he made keeping it open a priority. The plant will expand as part of the tentative contract with the UAW. Biden met with UAW President Shawn Fain and Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and plans to hold a fundraiser later in Chicago.
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New hospital safety report gives Carle Foundation a ‘C’ and OSF Heart of Mary a ‘B’
The Leapfrog Group issued its Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades on Monday. The report looks at metrics for patient safety and care quality and assigns an “A” to “F” rating to nearly 3,000 U.S. hospitals. Among those hospitals: OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana received a B grade, and Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana received a C…
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217 Today: New hospital safety report gives Carle Foundation a ‘C’ and OSF Heart of Mary a ‘B’
November 9, 2023 Today’s headlines: President Joe Biden is speaking to United Auto Workers members in Belvidere today. Veterans Day is this weekend, and the state of Illinois is looking to honor veterans at home. Illinois state lawmakers are split over how to elect members to Chicago’s school board. In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to…
