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The rates of HIV infection in Illinois are decreasing among adults, but are climbing among people ages 13 to 24, especially youth of color. So, advocates…
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Stephen Houldsworth began a life in activism and community organizing decades ago, during the AIDS crisis. He was part of movements in New York and other…
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Across the country record-breaking freezing temperatures have apparently led to the deaths of at least eight people, likely homeless, stuck out in the…
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About 50 Illinois homeless youth and service providers essentially ambushed Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday. Their goal was to bring attention to a lack of…
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Many Illinois residents likely are going about their days, without feeling any direct impact of the state's budget impasse. Some may not even realize…
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University of Illinois Springfield researchers are taking an unusual tack at getting funds to do research. They have created a crowdfunding account to pay…
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On a frigid January evening, I, along with other members of my church, decided to donate time to serving a hot meal to people planning to spend their…
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Just a Dollar: Not Since 2009 has the State Allocated Funds for Homeless Education -Well, There's $1For Kaleyah Wesley, thoughts of her family’s life in a Chicago homeless shelter made it difficult to focus on school, particularly in math, the subject…
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Food pantries and homeless shelters say they're beginning to notice repercussions of a reduction in food stamps that will take effect Fri., Nov. 1. A…
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The project, founded by Ann Libri, started simple by collected clothing and school supplies for students growing up in unstable environments. This year,…