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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IL: Disabilities

Breaking down big tasks into smaller steps helps children develop what experts refer to as executive function skills. (Delete/Adobe Stock)
For Some IL Students, Summer Means Practicing School Preparedness

Tasks like packing a suitcase for summer travel may be difficult for some Illinois children. Experts said parents and caregivers can help kids over …

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Accessible voting booths require staff to assist with machine use and collect completed ballots from people who are considered 'print-impaired.' (petrushin1984/Adobe Stock)
Voting for People with Visual Impairments Could Get Easier in IL

A proposed measure in Illinois aims to improve access to the ballot for visually impaired voters. Senate Bill 282, introduced by Sen. Julie Morrison…

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Easterseals advises parents to have their child evaluated as early as age 2 for symptoms of autism. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Advocates Say Illinois Families Need More Help for Autistic Children

The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with …

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People living with disabilities make up roughly 30% of the U.S. workforce, while their unemployment rate is more than double the overall rate. (Kaspars Grinvalds/Adobe Stock)
Disability Advocates Urge More Inclusive Work Environments, Hiring Practices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As businesses across Illinois and the nation work to fill open positions, advocates for people with disabilities say they should …

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Illinois has nearly two million requests for mail-in-ballots. (AdobeStock)
Ballot Access Still a Challenge for Some Illinoisans with Disabilities

CHICAGO -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Illinois' disability community, it's more than just another …

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One in five Illinoisans lives with a physical or mental disability that affects their daily functioning. (Agence DER/Adobe Stock)
ADA Marks 29 Years with Room for Improvement

CHICAGO – Legislation that has changed the lives of millions of Americans, including nearly one in five Illinoisans, marks its 29th anniversary …

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An estimated 450,000 college students with disabilities have been sexual assault victims.<br />(womenshealth.gov)
Campuses Plagued by Sexual Assaults of Women with Disabilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report …

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ADA enforcement essentially relies on people with disabilities challenging violations. (dnv.org)
Advocates Say New ADA Bill Could Weaken It

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill in Congress aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems, according to its …

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Experts say talking it out is the first line of defense against depression. (cdc.gov)
Holidays Can Bring On the Blues

CHICAGO – 'Tis the season to be jolly, but not for everyone. The holiday season can actually exacerbate feelings of isolation and depression …

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Time is of the essence when someone suffers a stroke, or the part of the brain it strikes can die. (cdc.gov)
Most Illinoisans Ignore Signs of Stroke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – About 1 in 3 American adults experience a symptom consistent with a warning or mini stroke, but very few – 3 percent &…

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Homes and businesses around the world will shine blue lights in April to show their support for autism awareness. (Pixabay)
Light It Up Blue in Illinois: Understanding, Accepting Autism

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An estimated one in 68 children has an autism diagnosis, and communities around Illinois are "Lighting It Up Blue" to show …

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About 1 million people are living with Parkinson's disease in the United States. (Kelly Weinschreider)
Doctor: Cure May be Near for Parkinson's

CHICAGO – Actor Michael J. Fox has drawn attention to a disease that plagues about 1 million people in the U.S. – Parkinson's. It's a …

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