Illinois draws out-of-state women for abortions rising
Report shows more than 5,500 women from other states traveled to Illinois last year for abortions, up from about 4,500 in 2016. The Illinois Department of Public Health release notes 19 states adopted 63 new abortion restrictions, as groups like Planned Parenthood and Midwest Access Coalition assist travelers. Critics call Illinois policy regressive while supporters cite access to safe care.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health
Chicago Tribune
Guttmacher Institute
Missouri
Lee
Midwest Access Coalition
Timna Axel
Indiana
Wisconsin
Mary Kate Knorr
Post office in Normal to be named for Sgt Joshua Rodgers
The bill to name Normal Illinois post office after Sgt Joshua Rodgers has passed the U S House and moves to the Senate. Rodgers, 22, an Army Ranger on his third combat tour, was killed during a raid on an ISIS HQ. A 2013 Normal Community High School grad, he played football and ran track.
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Illinois
Afghanistan
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
Bloomington
Pantograph
U.S
Darin LaHood
Senate
Uptown
Joshua Rodgers
Rodgers
Normal Community High School
Bush Presidency and the communication problem timeline
The piece traces George H W Bush from his 1989 inauguration through his presidency, noting guarded independence, shifting stances on civil rights and taxes, the Persian Gulf War victory, and growing voter perception of aloofness. It highlights his failed 1992 campaign momentum, political missteps, and enduring approval despite economic woes, ending with a quote on understanding differing viewpoints.
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George Bush
George W. Bush
Bush
Reagan
Houston
Texas
United Nations
Republican National Committee
China
Central Intelligence Agency
Richard Nixon
Prescott Bush
Connecticut
Iowa
New Hampshire
Michael Dukakis
Dukakis
Richard M. Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Democrats
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Kuwait
Congress
Middle East
U.S
Baghdad
Jeb Bush
Ross Perot
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Illinois soybean research funding cuts impact farmers and researchers
Illinois soybean funding, split among state regional and national boards, totaled about 12 million dollars for last year. ISA allocations support promotion, farmer adoption of new technology, transportation efficiency, and outreach. private industry donors and the United Soybean Board influence research more now. Researchers at SIU Carbondale report funding gaps, shifting projects to multi university teams, and local researcher Stella Kantartzi says the loss hurts communication and feedback with growers.
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Illinois Soybean Association
Illinois
Association
National
United Soybean Board
Lynn Rohrscheib
Jason Bond
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bond
ISA
SIU Carbondale
Stella Kantartzi
Kantartzi
Mount Carmel Police Arrest Reports Summary
A recap of arrests from November 25 to 29 by Mount Carmel Police. Subjects include Robert P. Wells of Wheatland charged with possession of methamphetamine after a K-9 narcotics search. Joshua F. Seals of Mount Carmel and Judith A. Whitten of Princeton tied to drug paraphernalia and warrants. Lyndon P. Abran of Princeton cited for DUI and uninsured vehicle. Caitlin A. Burke of Mount Carmel cited for license violations and child safety. Susan M. Askren of Mount Carmel charged with meth possession. Addasyn G. Wallbaum of Mount Carmel held on White County warrant. Kyle Dyson of Mount Carmel charged with domestic battery. Matthew R. Howard of Mount Carmel held on a felony order of protection warrant. All are in Wabash or Gibson County jails awaiting bond.
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Mount Carmel
Robert P. Wells
Wheatland
Indiana
MCPD
K-9
K-9 Ace
U.S
Wells
Wabash County
Third St
Joshua F. Seals
Gibson County
Seals
Judith A. Whitten
Princeton
Whitten
Lyndon P. Abran
Abran
Walnut Street
Wabash
Caitlin A. Burke
Market Street
Burke
Susan M. Askren
Railroad Street
Askren
West Fifth Street
Addasyn G. Wallbaum
Wallbaum
White
Kyle Dyson
West First Street
Dyson
Matthew R. Howard
Howard
Allendale School upgrades funded by 1 percent sales tax
Bowser cites exemplary status backed by data and community support as Allendale School, though not typical, benefits from small classes and a private school feel. Staff, drivers, aides, and cafeteria workers shape the climate while Christmas renovations funded by the 1 percent tax include tile, bleachers, lighting, doors, and a gym floor update. Voters approved the tax referendum in November 2016.
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Bowser
Allendale School
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