Trump administration officials say the move was necessary "to build a culture of child safety and accountability." But advocates say they fear the administration will use it for immigration enforcement.
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The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium's annual valentine's fundraiser will be providing enrichment activities to four aquatic animals.
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Black Hawk College partnered with Green Flower, a virtual pot education platform, in 2024 and welcomed its 4th cannabis cohort this week.
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Local governments, intergovernmental agencies and non-profits can apply to participate in the state's Home Repair and Accessibility Program, which assists low-income homeowners in making property repairs.
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Illinois District 36 Senator Mike Halpin is collecting valentine's cards to give to senior citizens.
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Chris Langer is the director and producer of "Ripples of Plastic," a 2024 documentary dealing with the growing waste of plastic and initial research regarding micro and nano plastics in our bodies. The documentary has a showing on Sunday (Feb.2) at the Figge at 3 p.m.
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American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 and The Gray Matters Collective are raising awareness about mental health among local correctional officers.
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We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to Rod Blagojevich.
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Uncertainty in federal funding under President Donald Trump’s administration has made a tough state budget season even more difficult for Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats who control Springfield.
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud. Madigan was speaker for 36 years before he was replaced after the bribery investigation.
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Homeless residents in Midwest cities are increasingly hard to track — and to help.
News from Iowa
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This quiz covers news published by IPR Feb. 10-14. Take a moment to review the top stories from this week, then let's dive in!
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The number of families that choose a religious exemption from vaccines has more than doubled since 2018.
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The Ice Age animal will be on display at the Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County after its preservation is complete.
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People experiencing homelessness can be fined, charged and/or arrested for camping on public property.
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The Soybean Innovation Lab based at the University of Illinois has laid off 30 employees and expects to shut down in the spring if funding isn't restored. Lab leaders at other Land Grant universities say they have avoided layoffs, but that could change.
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After a historically warm winter last year canceled several events, Michigan’s sturgeon season came back in full swing earlier this month. It broke records with the most participants and the fastest timing, for what’s already known as the shortest fishing season in the state.
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The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help researchers better understand bird populations and whether species are declining.
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The U.S. could lose up to 15 million acres of forestland to development by 2060. One effort to keep forests intact is to give landowners a financial incentive through the carbon market.
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