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The Massey Commission's first hearing to be held Oct. 21 | First Listen

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  • The Massey Commission's first hearing to be held Oct. 21
  • Algorithms many colleges use to make admissions decisions may be racially biased
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the state needs to do more and faster to meet energy production goals
  • The UAW holds a rally in northern Illinois to discuss the stakes in the upcoming election
  • Spotting deepfakes has become a growing concern as election day draws near
  • Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing TikTok
  • Some new laws will impact higher education in Illinois
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