Illinois Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom is a regional journalism collaboration focused on expanding access to trusted, timely and relevant information across three key statewide topics: Education, Political Impact and Health/Environment.
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An Illinois law will make it easier for police to help find missing persons with intellectual disabilities.The law, which went into effect the first of…
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The need for new or repaired roads, bridges, buildings and other infrastructure in Illinois continues to outpace the amount of funding available to...
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Small internet service providers in Illinois are optimistic after the farm bill – which President Trump recently signed – included more money for...
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Few people like going to the doctor. But for some, that fear is compounded by discrimination and history. For black Americans, the pervasive history of…
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Come January 14, Illinois will have a new pro-pot-legalization governor and a Democrat-held legislature, leading many to believe the state will legalize...
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Four years ago, Chris Miner decided to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Then 40-years-old, Miner was encouraged to apply by a...
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The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois could get a jump-start early next year. State Sen. Heather Steans, a Chicago Democrat, said this...
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A new report says Illinois lacks comprehensive guidelines when it comes to dealing with sexual misconduct cases in elementary and high schools.
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On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a few high school students are measuring and cutting siding. They’re building a house in the trades class at the Capital...
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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and a new crop of legislators will take office come January. Those crafting state education policies say they will continue one...