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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IL: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Advocates are pushing Illinois lawmakers to pass
Advocacy groups push IL lawmakers to pass domestic violence firearms bill

Domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates are urging the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill to strengthen state laws protecting pe…

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<a href=The Chicago Police Department reported recovering 458 ghost guns in 2021, up from 139 in 2020. (Adobe Stock)">
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'

Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…

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The Violence Against Women Act has been stalled in the U.S. Senate since it expired in 2019. (nito/Adobe Stock)
Creating Space for LGBTQ Illinoisans to Discuss Domestic Violence

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocates want to shed more light on how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual…

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One in five Black women in the U.S. is a survivor of rape, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. (Michele Paccione/Adobe Stock)
Spotlight on Black Women's Contributions to End Sexual Violence

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, groups are raising awareness about Black women's contributions in the quest to end sexual …

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Victims of teen dating violence can get help by texting 22522. (LunarSeaArt/Pixabay)
Teen Dating Abuse: Young Love Shouldn't Turn Violent

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Young love often eventually fades, but for some teens, it can turn violent. An estimated 1.5 million high school students …

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Sexual harassment-related legal bills for businesses can result in lower pay for women. (Free-Photos/Pixabay)
Research Unveils Workplace Ramifications of Sexual Harassment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The global #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual harassment and assault, and a new report calculates the economic impacts …

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Winnebago County has launched an alert system to give domestic-violence victims prompt notice when an order of protection has been served, which could mean added protection from their abusers. (Pixabay)
Winnebago County Creates Domestic-Violence Alert System

ROCKFORD, Ill. - Winnebago County has launched a new automated system designed to alert domestic-violence victims when an order of protection they …

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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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The number of homeless young women, in Illinois and across the country, has been on the rise. (health.gov)
Agency Launches 24/7 Services to Help Homeless Youth

PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- A program that helps homeless young women in Illinois is taking a new approach with the new year. The Harbour began in 1971 and …

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Magdalena Zylinska, right, speaks in support of the Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights during a rally in Springfield. (Arise Chicago)
Will Gov. Rauner Sign Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights?

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Advocates for the rights of domestic workers are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation they're calling "historic." The …

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Domestic violence includes more than physical bruises. Credit: allnightavenue/Flickr.
It's Not Just Physical: Mythbusting Domestic Violence in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Although often a hidden problem, domestic violence occurs in Illinois homes more often than some may think. Domestic Violence …

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PHOTO: The Look Through Their Eyes campaign educates Illinoisans about the signs of childhood trauma, and connects parents and caregivers of children who have experienced trauma to professionals, programs and resources. Photo credit: Phaedra Wilkinson/morguefile.
"Look Through Their Eyes" to Identify Childhood Trauma

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Many children look forward to the holidays, but the season is sometimes not so magical for those who are victims of trauma…

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