What do drug prices, hospital closures, and pensions have in common? They’re all shaping affordability debates at the Illinois Capitol. The UIS PAR class of 2026 has more.

Illinois Debates Cash Bail, Cell Phones, and College Funding - UIS PAR 2026

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