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Statewide: Pregnancy and medical debt
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On this episode, we hear from an Illinois couple who saw the bills rise to a level they no longer plan to have additional children.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Out of tragedy, a drive to help others
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Anne King was just 20 when her younger sister Erin killed herself. Today, the 48-year-old Kankakee woman works as a crisis counselor. She is also certified to teach classes for youth, which are aimed at combatting suicide.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Tribal nation designation brings hope and uncertainty
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation recently became the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state. The government illegally sold the land from under Chief Shab-eh-nay around 1850.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Delays and other problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and what it means for students looking to pay for college.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When hospitals avoid helping sexual assault survivors
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An investigation found a number of hospitals skirt a state law.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The legal fight over Black hair care products
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Studies have raised health concerns in regular users of chemical hair straighteners.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Helping children process grief
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A special camp for young people brings together those who have lost loved ones.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The past, present and future of the Gemini Giant
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The nearly 30-foot tall statue has welcomed visitors along Route 66 for decades.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When calls for campus mental health assistance go unanswered
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Colleges and universities have recognized the need, but say more resources are needed to meet demand.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: An asylum seeker tells his story
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A man named Victor migrated to Chicago. He hopes to stay and build a better life for his family.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: A journey from prison to a PhD
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After 26 years in prison, we learn how one man is using his firsthand experience to educate others.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When it comes to sports betting, Pritzker wants a bigger cut of the action
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The state and sportsbooks are making more money than anticipated.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: When health care systems fail to report abuse
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A Chicago Tribune investigation found numerous cases where staff facing abuse allegations were allowed to continue working with patients.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: No more Skittles? Illinois considers banning some common food additives
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Four additives, found in thousands of food items, are targeted in a measure under consideration.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: Illinois limits local control of wind, solar farms
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Under a law signed over a year ago, Illinois prohibited counties from moratoriums on wind and solar projects. That's angered some who call it "state government overreach."Autor: Sean Crawford
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Environmental concerns and past experiences have more farmers and landowners wary.Autor: Sean Crawford
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We talk with a researcher about a special year for cicadas.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Young people will inherit the world's problems, including ways to create sustainable energy for communities. Some of them are getting a head start.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: The debate over nursing home staffing
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The Biden administration unveiled a controversial proposal that would create a staffing requirement, which has faced significant pushback from the nursing home industry.Autor: Sean Crawford
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Statewide: As newspapers change, many turn to the mail for delivery
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Not long ago, the print versions of newspapers were the dominant source for local news. Now, many turn to online sources and social media. The change has forced newspapers to adapt.Autor: Sean Crawford
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