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Environment
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam
The Supreme Court’s decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country’s wetlands. Illinois does not have a standalone program, ...
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Illinois
A lack of attorneys creates ‘legal deserts’ in rural Illinois counties
Labor shortages exist across the country in the medical and teaching professions but not as much is said about the lack of attorneys in some states, including Illinois. The shortages are most acute ...
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Child care
Report: Illinois’ child well-being varies widely by race
A new report looks at children’s well-being in every state and finds in Illinois, the outcomes vary greatly depending on race. In its Race for Results report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation ...
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Economy
New Illinois laws usher in policy changes in health care, employment, policing
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect – with changes that impact the state’s healthcare, public safety and employment ...
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Crime
Summit paints grim picture of Illinois juvenile detention centers
At a Wednesday summit, advocates for juvenile justice reform took up the most recent slate of complaints about Illinois’ juvenile detention centers. Investigative reporting just last month ...
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Illinois
Illinois telecom workers fight to keep their AT&T jobs
Hundreds of workers employed in the Midwest by a telecommunications giant are facing the possibility of losing their jobs since the company announced its intention to close some of its call centers. ...
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