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217 Today: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: An attorney for Sonya Massey’s family says the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating her death Urbana Schools
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217 Today: Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: The majority of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation is backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee this
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217 Today: High schoolers in rural, western Illinois learn the history of why their town is white
Monday, July 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: Some locals were surprised by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. The funeral
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217 Today: From regular doctor visits to injured protesters, here’s how Chicago’s hospitals are preparing for the DNC
Friday, July 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that would add new regulations to carbon capture and sequestration projects in the
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217 Today: Illinois Republicans seek new strategies to boost competitiveness in Illinois
Thursday, July 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Sangamon County deputy is being charged with murder for the death of Sonya Massey. Champaign County voters may
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217 Today: Illinois Rep. Mary Miller takes questions from reporters at the RNC
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: Republicans have been trying to increase their support among Hispanic Americans, who have historically voted strongly Democratic. The state
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217 Today: RNC attendees react to Trump’s vice presidential pick
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are citing a recent Supreme Court ruling in a bid to
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217 Today: Milwaukee residents and visitors share mixed reactions on political tensions ahead of RNC
Monday, July 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: The National Weather Service has a high heat advisory until 8 p.m. tonight for counties across central and southeast
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217 Today: Illinois’ Trump delegates head to Milwaukee at a time of upheaval in the state Republican party
Friday, July 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Macon County is the latest Illinois county to detect the presence of West Nile virus. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
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217 Today: Balloons Over Vermilion soars through central Illinois this weekend
Thursday, July 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: A University of Illinois student is being charged with a felony for her involvement in an on-campus demonstration for
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217 Today: Central Illinois social service agencies outline struggle to combat rise in rural homelessness
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Champaign Police Department is working to reduce speeding on the roads, as part of a statewide effort this
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217 Today: Domestic violence survivors in Illinois are in prison for abusers’ crimes
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: Champaign will see heavy rainfall and windy weather Tuesday night as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl make their way to
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