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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.
Friend and supporter of CU-CitizenAccess.org passes away
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Foreman, 65, was instrumental in the creation of CU-CitizenAccess.org, persuading the Marajen Stevick Foundation to fund the online newsroom with $50,000 that was matched with $100,000 by the James L. and John S. Knight Foundation community news grant.
Illinois Newsroom series finds gun violence is an issue downstate
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Gun violence is an issue that extends far beyond the Chicago area in Illinois.
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 cities in downstate Illinois.
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How to stop gun violence? Just ask
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Like Peoria and Champaign before it, Springfield is the latest IL city to adopt a national model for a community-wide approach to reducing gun violence. Brian Mackey explains what it looks like, and whether it’s shown success elsewhere.
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‘Down The Hill:’ Violence Often Rooted In Inequality
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In one neighborhood in Peoria, two families touched by violence are making difficult decisions for themselves and their communities. Cass Herrington reports on their ongoing efforts to reclaim their neighborhood.
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Suicide a driver of gun deaths in rural America
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The national conversation around gun violence generally centers around mass shootings, school shootings and gang activity. As Madelyn Beck reports, these problems need to be addressed, but may overshadow the largest group affected: suicide victims.
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How schools can help kids traumatized by gun violence
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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.
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Gun violence in downstate Illinois in four maps
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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.
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Health inspectors fail 19 food spots
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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.
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As health inspections change, departments debate enforcement
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Starting July 1, inspections will change.