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4 weeks ago
Health costs mean uncertain fiscal future
A new UI report examines what is ahead for state spending.
4 weeks ago
Who directs city’s lobbyist?
Jessica Basham indicated the city favored a downtown development bill; Ald. Gregory proposes a lobbyist specifically for the east side.
4 weeks ago
A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities
Their research shows that shaded areas in urban environments can be up to 36 degrees cooler.
4 weeks ago
Dozens gather to honor fallen veterans at Springfield cemetery
"I ask that you remember and sacrifice some suffering endured by their families and loved ones," said a Gold Star family member.
1 month ago
Advocating for wetlands through art
A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.
1 month ago
You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it
Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.
