TikTok is challenging a new law that would ban the app if it doesn't find a buyer, citing free speech supression. The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over fears they could be used in Rafah.
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After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking.
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick surveillance in Morgan County as part of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program. Additional surveillance in the area on April 24 discovered two additional Asian longhorned ticks.
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CARBONDALE - The City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen, and the Carbondale Branch NAACP invite members of the community to attend the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at the Carbondale Civic Center.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major milestone in its effort to promote firearm safety: the agency has now provided more than 100,000 free gun locks since the statewide initiative began less than a year ago.
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Ranked choice voting could be an option in Illinois in 2028. We’re breaking down what that change would look like and why it matters.
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400 people attended the event, which included welcoming incoming students with a SIU hat ceremony.
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The SkillsUSA Illinois 2024 Championships involved about 150 competitions.
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All of the candidates have passed the Illinois Bar Exam and a required ethics exam and were certified by the Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness.
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The suspect, 21-year-old Ambrose Godsey of Carbondale, was found to be wanted on a Jackson County arrest warrant stemming from an incident in April.
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Researchers say if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system indefinitely.”
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It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority."
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Lawmakers' spouses from both parties have worked to promote cancer awareness and prevention for more than 30 years. They stress the disease impacts families regardless of party and needs a spotlight.
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In the last two years, Denver has seen more than 40,000 migrants arrive, many on buses chartered by Texas' governor.
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Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.
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With aid groups warning of famine and the war between Israel and Hamas entering its seventh month, the assistance is needed, but there are key questions about its effectiveness and security.
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Some students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause."
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The classified documents trial had been scheduled to begin May 20. But months of delays had slowed the case as prosecutors pushed for the trial to begin before the November presidential election