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The grant terminations are also hitting nonprofit groups in Illinois, with leaders of those groups saying the cuts could mean fewer services in Illinois for people struggling with homelessness, substance use disorders and fewer prevention and training programs related to mental health.—
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Wildfire prevention is a significant driver of rising power bills in California.—
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Cronin was more pleased with his team-high eight deflections.—
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Rebecca Bernard, President of Woodland Education Association, says that talk of saving for a rainy day is a deflection.—
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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