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A new resolution regarding SNAP benefits is being brought to the Illinois House for a vote, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting an increase in group A strep throat, the Humane Society of the United States is urging Illinois to ban its wildlife killing contest, and the Illini Women's basketball team was defeated by Mississippi State during yesterday's March Madness game.

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Illinois Supreme Court reviews the SAFE-T Act, a House bill may make video calls while driving illegal, Champaign launches a micro-loan program for businesses impacted by COVID-19, Illinois creates a bill to eliminate youth life sentences.

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Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a paid leave bill, an Illinois bill would give child influencers parents' revenue, the Illini women's basketball team heads to the NCAA tournament, and Illini athlete Olivia Howell has won the national championship for the indoor mile run.

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Illinois legislators consider a bill which would legalize composting human remains, a proposed bill would ban the usage of vapes and e-cigarettes in public in Illinois, the Champaign Police Department warns of car break-ins, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team gets the ninth seed in NCAA March Madness.

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This week's international headlines, legislation to prevent book banning sent to Illinois house and Fighting Illini vs. Penn State.

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Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to an accelerated trial for the appeal of gun ban legislation, the Illinois House passed a bill that bans cat declawing, two Illini were chosen for All-Big Ten recognition, the University of Illinois Neurodiversity Institute is accepting applications for their four-year program.

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Illinois Department of Transportation announces Rebuild Illinois webpage, University of Illinois looks to expand REACH team, Jackie Joyner Kersee announced to be 2023 UI commencement speaker, Illinois will play Penn State tomorrow in the Big Ten tournament.

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Community members stand in solidarity with Champaign county satellite jail inmates on hunger strike,  Champaign’s art theatre now for sale, Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act raises concerns at the State Capitol, Illinois Senator Doris Turner proposes to change the Illinois flag, and several Illinois counties come out as the top corn and soybean producers in the United States. 

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County judge rules assault rifle ban unconstitutional, teacher shortage plan announced, Champaign County inmates strike against bonds, Govenor Pritzker opposes Walgreen decision, and Illini basketball recap.

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Stories by Tara Mobasher, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villareal, and Jacob Shumaker

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The world news round-up, new grants for parks, a recycling initiative, and injuries on the Fighting Illini basketball team.

Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, and Jacob Shumaker

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