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Read more about the article One for the books: citizens’ reporting creates collection detailing a controversyDarrell Hoemann
John Paul Goguen with his iPhone streaming video during a special board meeting of the Urbana Free Library on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. photo by Darrell Hoemann/The Midwest Center for Investigative Journalism into Agribusiness

One for the books: citizens’ reporting creates collection detailing a controversy

In the wake of the controversial weeding of books from the Urbana Free Library, CU-CitizenAccess.org wanted to highlight the citizen research and social media…

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Read more about the article Locals gear up to help immigrants get driver’s licensesFile Photo/llinois Secretary of State
A list of acceptable documents needed to get a driver's license under current state law.

Locals gear up to help immigrants get driver’s licenses

Pam G. Dempsey/CU-CitizenAccess -- Community groups are working this month and next to help local immigrants get a driver’s license after a new bill…

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Read more about the article The stress of college debt extends far beyond getting the diploma
Krizia Vance is a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She will graduate this spring with thousands of dollars of debt.

The stress of college debt extends far beyond getting the diploma

By Krizia Vance/For CU-CitizenAccess.org -- College is an investment that many people see as a chance at a better life or a dream career. While…

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Read more about the article Food served in Champaign County nursing homes and extended care facilities pass inspectionsContributed/C-U Public Health District
A picture of a proposed color-coded placard that indicates compliance with local public health ordinances. Public Health officials are looking at ways to make inspection results more public.

Food served in Champaign County nursing homes and extended care facilities pass inspections

By Acton Gorton/CU-CitizenAccess - Some good news for retirees living in Champaign County nursing homes: none of the in-house kitchens and dining facilities have failed health inspections in the past two years.

The best scoring nursing home is Heritage Rehab and Health Care Center, located at 1315B Curt Dr. in Champaign, with an average score of 93.5 points.

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