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Trump's pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration; Report: NYS hospitals' operating margins impact patient care; Summit County, CO aims to remain economically viable in warming climate; SD Gov. sets aside 2026 budget funds for new education savings accounts.

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GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over pardoning his son. And GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

Illinois

Yale Medicine suggested limiting caffeine intake and avoiding nicotine and alcohol near bedtime as treatments of long COVID symptoms. (Adobe Stock)
Studies show diabetes medicine may help with COVID aftereffects

COVID-19 cases do not make news headlines much anymore but many people who experienced it can have persistent symptoms long after the infection…

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The Northern Illinois Food Bank reports that in 13 counties, 100,000 children are food insecure. (Adobe Stock)
IL food banks to receive USDA funding to address low food inventory

People will gather over the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends to count their blessings. While the holiday feast is plentiful for many…

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The Illinois International Port District's top imports are sand and gravel, petroleum and metal products. (Adobe Stock)
EPA grants to fund IL port energy projects

Illinois, like many states, continues to seek innovative solutions for cleaner air. The Biden administration recently selected the Illinois …

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Research site Statista lists 23,000 specialty physicians in Illinois including 2071 radiologists,  1489 cardiologists and 987 oncologists. (Adobe Stock)
IL doctors seek revisions to their Medicare reimbursement amounts

The number of Medicare enrollees is projected to rise over the next few years as the baby boomer population ages. More than 2 million Illinoisans are …

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According to Environment Illinois, residential rooftop solar grew nearly 2,300% between 2017 and 2022. (Adobe Stock)
IL solar energy demand remains strong, boosts job growth

By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…

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According to the 2023 Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, the average length of detention stay for a juvenile offender is nearly six months. (Adobe Stock)
Legislation on IL juvenile offenders awaits Senate decision

Pending legislation could change the age of Illinois' juvenile offenders' detention time before their trial date. Currently, juveniles as young as 10…

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Illinois companies will expand a portion of track through the Springfield area to provide a higher speed intercity passenger rail connection for Amtrak's service between Chicago and St. Louis. (Adobe Stock)
Springfield gets federal grant to complete local, regional rail improvements

Construction is scheduled to begin early next year on improvements to railroad infrastructure in and around Illinois' capital city. Springfield has …

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The Esperanza Health Centers' Brighton Park expansion allows the federally qualified health center to serve an additional 23,000 patients on Chicago's South Side. (Creative Commons)
Federal tax credits help clinics expand in low-income IL communities

A federal program is awarding billions of dollars in tax credits to spur investment and economic growth in low-income urban and rural communities…

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According to the Meals on Wheels website, more than 1 million meals were delivered in Northern Illinois during the pandemic, and volunteers contributed 52,000 hours of their time. (Adobe Stock)
Older IL population has options for healthy meals

The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …

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The Illinois Department of Health lists witnessing violence in the home or community or having a family member attempt or die by suicide as examples of adverse childhood experiences. (Adobe Stock)
Childhood trauma could harm some IL adults for life, study says

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 75% of U.S. high school students said they have had at least one adverse …

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According to Forbes.com, imposter scams are the most common method of fraud in the U.S., with 178,040 incidents reported during the first quarter of 2023. (Adobe Stock)
IL residents should know scam warning signs

Financial publication Forbes ranked Illinois ninth on its list of the "10 Most Scammed States" last year, with 285 incidents for every 100,000 …

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Education site edweek.org says the longest teacher strike in history happened in Homer, Illinois. The strike began on Oct. 17, 1986, and ended on June 23, 1987, after an agreement was reached. (Adobe Stock)
IL teachers union puts potential strike on hold, for now

A meeting last week between the Board of Education and its teachers' union in one Illinois town has left one group unhappy. Members have voiced …

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