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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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a fourth field hospital location for treating COVID-19 patients. Public health experts are expecting a surge in…
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University of Illinois Springfield has transitioned to all-remote learning as the state stays at home.Like many colleges, University of Illinois…
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Illinoisans owe a combined $58 billion on their federal student loans, and with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order leaving some…
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Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker announced new measures to help businesses stay afloat during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The governor said starting…
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As Illinoisans continue to practice self-isolation, a Springfield Facebook group is bringing the community together online.Since residents have been…
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a statewide stay-at-home order starting Saturday at 5 p.m. through April 7 to slow the spread of COVID-19. State public…
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With Illinois residents practicing isolation inside their homes, the marijuana industry is making adjustments to meet consumer needs.While Governor J.B.…
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University of Illinois Springfield officials on Thursday fielded ideas from community members about what a potential downtown building should look like…
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A group of Republican lawmakers is criticizing the state for failing to process FOID card renewals in a timely manner.The legislators said the Illinois…
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With a fourth case of COVID-19 announced in Illinois Monday, coronavirus continues to dominate headlines. But experts say there’s another, more common…