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Capitol News Illinois
Amid eroding trust in elections, Illinois county clerks are working to repair voter trust and campaign against misinformation.
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U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal dietary guidelines, as they also contend with cuts to programs that helped them buy local food.
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WQNA is coming back to Springfield’s airwaves. After 7 years, the eclectic, community-driven station is weeks from relaunch. Here’s what to expect.
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