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Statewide: Ukrainian families flee to Illinois, but struggle to adjust

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published September 15, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT

As war continues in their homeland, some Ukrainians, including women with small children, have arrived in Illinois. They are trying to live as normal. But concerns about those left behind make that difficult.

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