Illinois News Connection
Launched in 2008, the Illinois News Connection (INC) is part of a network of independent public interest state-based news services pioneered by Public News Service. Our mission is an informed and engaged citizenry making educated decisions in service to democracy; and our role is to inform, inspire, excite and sometimes reassure people in a constantly changing environment through reporting spans political, geographic and technical divides.
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If the federal match rate drops, Illinois would have two options: come up with more than $40 billion to cover expansion costs or drop it altogether. -
The Postal Service has faced declining mail volume due to more technology-supported communication. -
State Climatologist Trent Ford said Illinois' climate has become wetter over the last 150 years due to human-caused climate change. -
Children often imitate their parents when it comes to food choices. -
A look at the changeover to more energy efficient school buses. -
In recent years, many advances in screening technology have taken place and now early detection is far better. -
Autumn evening temperatures in the United States have warmed by nearly two degrees on average since 1970. -
Recent brain studies show youths do not fully understand the consequences of their actions until age 25. -
A report recommends that life sentences without review should never be imposed on juveniles. -
The increase in college costs is falling more heavily on families that are likely the least able to absorb it.
