Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung is taking a victory lap after several wins in Springfield. Chung, who represents part of Bloomington-Normal and lives in Bloomington, championed a bill passed during the spring legislative session that aims to protect public media organizations based at public universities from meddling in news coverage by their home universities.

Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung is taking a victory lap after several wins in Springfield.&nbsp;Chung, who represents part of Bloomington-Normal and lives in Bloomington, championed a bill passed during the spring legislative session that aims to protect public media organizations based at public universities from meddling in news coverage by their home universities.

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State Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on media protections, data centers and more following the spring legislative session

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Few industries touch every aspect of the economy more than trucking. “Everything you are looking at right now, essentially, was on a truck at some point,” said Bill Wettstein, president of Nussbaum Transportation Services in rural Hudson, north of Normal. Nussbaum is one of the biggest transportation companies in Illinois. Its big semis are all over the country. They travel about 1 million miles per week, mostly delivering supplies to manufacturers. Rivian and Caterpillar are among Nussbaum's biggest clients. Trucking, flying and farming are among the many industries all trying to ride out the current gas price spikes as its impacts ripple throughout the economy.

Few industries touch every aspect of the economy more than trucking.&nbsp;&ldquo;Everything you are looking at right now, essentially, was on a truck at some point,&rdquo; said Bill Wettstein, president of Nussbaum Transportation Services in rural Hudson, north of Normal.&nbsp;Nussbaum is one of the biggest transportation companies in Illinois. Its big semis are all over the country. They travel about 1 million miles per week, mostly delivering supplies to manufacturers. Rivian and Caterpillar are among Nussbaum's biggest clients.&nbsp;Trucking, flying and farming are among the many industries all trying to ride out the current gas price spikes as its impacts ripple throughout the economy.

Truckers, farmers, flyers, car buyers and nonprofits struggle with higher gas costs

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Mika Crumekort and their spouse are missing out on a lot of life because of high gas prices. WGLT interviewed a dozen Central Illinois residents about how gas prices are impacting their lives – from young people like Mika to longtime food-delivery drivers and commuters.

Mika Crumekort and their spouse are missing out on a lot of life because of high gas prices. WGLT interviewed a dozen Central Illinois residents about how gas prices are impacting their lives &ndash; from young people like Mika to longtime food-delivery drivers and commuters.

Central Illinois residents face tough compromises as gas prices pinch budgets

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District 87’s summer school program was reduced in size and duration this year. Staff said it makes the program more “intentional” for students who need help the most.

District 87&rsquo;s summer school program was reduced in size and duration this year. Staff said it makes the program more &ldquo;intentional&rdquo; for students who need help the most.

New eligibility requirements reshape District 87's summer school program

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State Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on media protections, data centers and more following the spring legislative session

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