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Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is facing a funding crisis after tax referendum fails
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Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is facing a funding crisis after tax referendum fails

The Champaign County’s chief public defender is bracing for challenges due to underfunding that could lead to staff cuts and affect the quality of legal representation provided to citizens who aren’t able to afford a private attorney.

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Immigrants’ rights advocates in Champaign-Urbana offer support to people in the U.S. without legal status

Shortly after taking office last week, President Donald Trump launched immigration enforcement raids across the country and eliminated protections for immigrants, which has immigrants’ rights advocates in Champaign-Urbana doubling down on support and resources to people who are in the U.S. without legal status.

The federal funding freeze is over. But some University of Illinois researchers are still concerned
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The federal funding freeze is over. But some University of Illinois researchers are still concerned

President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded a freeze on federal funding Wednesday that affected a host of grant-funded initiatives, including scientific research. But some at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign remain concerned about the future of their research programs.

Champaign County approves a temporary ban on carbon sequestration, citing water contamination fears
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Champaign County approves a temporary ban on carbon sequestration, citing water contamination fears

Champaign County Board members voted Thursday night to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that will pause all carbon sequestration in the county for 12 months. The moratorium will allow the board time to develop a more comprehensive, and potentially permanent, ban.


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