Olivia Mitchell
Olivia Mitchell is a graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legislative session.
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Brian Galecki, owner of Dumb Records in downtown Springfield, normally sells records and CDs, but since the pandemic hit, he’s been selling t-shirts...
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As Illinois increased its COVID-19 testing capacity, the state saw its largest one-day spike Friday with more than 2,700 newly confirmed cases, bringing...
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Every year, crowds of people flood the fairgrounds in Springfield anticipating entertainment at the Grandstand, corn dogs, shake-ups, and rides. But it...
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Shenecko Jimerson beat breast cancer a few years ago. After her celebration, she found out the cancer returned and she was diagnosed with triple...
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With concerns that the new coronavirus is being spread by asymptomatic people, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is advising Illinois residents to wear masks while out...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on former physicians and medical professionals, including those who are retired, to “join the fight” against COVID-19.
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The Illinois House has approved legislation that would allow people to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP benefits, online.
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Illinois officials say the state should be doing more to level the playing field for women and girls. A council working toward that goal released its...
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether parents should be allowed to keep their children from participating in active shooter drills at school. Some...
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Lawmakers are considering whether to make comprehensive sexual education mandatory for grades K-12 in public schools across the state.