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Temporary worker at Rantoul meat processing plant tests positive for Covid-19
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After 26 days of no new reported cases, a Rantoul Foods worker has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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After 26 days of no new reported cases, a Rantoul Foods worker has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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Gun violence is an issue that extends far beyond the Chicago area in Illinois.
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Children are among the most traumatized by gun violence in the community, and that trauma can affect their mental and physical health, behavior and academic performance. Lee Gaines looks at what schools and community groups are doing to help.
At least 100 people died from gunfire over the past three years and at least 500 were wounded, according to data obtained from a sample of police departments of eight small cities in downstate Illinois. Here’s a look at where gun violence occurs.
Overall, public health officials failed or closed 19 restaurants, grocery stores or eateries for health code violations between October 1 and March 31, according to a review of inspection records from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
Starting July 1, inspections will change.