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Illinois courts uphold temporary restraining order on gun ban, Illinois is ending its public health emergencies related to COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comments on new guidelines for blood donation, and University of Illinois director of the Police Training Institute is retiring.

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Illinois drops charges against R Kelly, University of Illinois professors lead National Park effort, Woodstock, IL celebrates Groundhog Day, Pritzker announces renovations to UIUC buildings, Thad Ward returns to Illinois as a running back coach.

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Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Tara Mobasher.

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A new bill makes it easier for Illinois residents to change their legal name, PETA offering a $5k reward for information on death of a caged dog, utility corruption in Illinois uncovered, and the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team defeats Michigan State for the first time in nine years. 

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Illinois officials react to Tyre Nichols footage release, Champaign-Urbana conducts annual homeless count, Illini football team names new outside linebacker coach and pass-rush coordinator, University of Illinois tuition increase for incoming freshmen, and Sinfonia da Camera performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

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A record number of mass shootings in the United States, free dental care at Parkland College, charges against a man who attacked a Planned Parenthood, and more.

Reporting by Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Bekah Douglas, and Avery Bowen.

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The National Rifle Association sues Illinois over gun ban law, cash reward is being offered to Champaign County residents who have information about stop sign theft, Fighting Illini beat Ohio State, Krannert Center for Performing Arts presents StudioDance.

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Stories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Owen Henderson

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Champaign Unit 4 school board voted on changes to school of choice system, Attorney General Raoul submitted a request to dismiss restraining order on weapons ban, University of Illinois breaks international enrollment records, Governor Pritzker announced third round of rebuild Illinois projects, Urbana city council approved permit for Urban solar farm.

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Strides shelter in need of supplies, two Illinois retirees appointed to state education boards, and Illinois Women's Basketball beats Northwestern on the road.

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Judge pauses Governor Pritzker's gun ban.

Class action lawsuit filed against DCFS.

COVID-19 numbers dropping in Illinois.

Chicago radio personality, Lin Brehmer, died.

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Stories by JACOB SHUMAKER, MAC DUDLEY, LASZLO RICHARD TOTH, AND DANIEL VILLARREAL.

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Illinois prisoners, employees exposed to unknown substance, SNAP benefits decreasing in March and Champaign county judge proposes increase in pay for jurors.

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