Mike Smith
2020 Public Affairs Reporting InternMike Smith is a graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legislative session.
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This story has been corrected to include an official response from DCFS.A group of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services workers said the…
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Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois will start expanding contact tracing efforts designed to help map the spread of COVID-19.Pritzker expects…
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The Riverton Kiwanis Club is funding a food donation box in that community for residents in need.It’s called a “blessing box,” and the club has set it up…
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Betsy Goulet has worked to help and protect children since the late 80s. After a brief stint as a Child Protective Investigator for the Illinois…
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Illinois colleges and universities might not be hosting in-person classes, but many school newspapers are still operating.Campuses are quiet across…
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said he will sign an extended stay-at-home order lasting until May 30.Pritzker says data from experts like doctors and…
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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest one-day death toll due to COVID-19 with 125 lives lost. The total confirmed cases has…
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A group of Illinois employers say they are not happy with recent changes to the state’s workers compensation rules.Under an emergency rule adopted by the…
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Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder has ordered local law enforcement to take “appropriate enforcement action” to keep residents from breaking the…
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he’s having to pursue many avenues to acquire personal protective equipment for hospitals and healthcare workers…