
217 Today: Tuesday January 5, 2021
In today’s deep dive, one of the few downstate Democrats in the Illinois Senate has resigned to take a position in Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.
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In today’s deep dive, one of the few downstate Democrats in the Illinois Senate has resigned to take a position in Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.
In today’s deep dive, a glass of water is supposed to be clear, but in small, rural towns that’s often not the case. Harvest Public Media looks into how small towns struggle to keep their water clean.
In one of Brian Moline's favorite interviews of 2020, Grammy-nominated vocalist and composer Somi discusses her most recent album, and her short film project.
In today’s deep dive, some emergency rooms report seeing a surge of patients in mental health crisis during the pandemic
In today' deep dive, for many Midwestern states, this was the first year of legal hemp production. And while challenges persist, many remain hopeful for the crop’s future.
In today's deep dive, as a few area restaurants are fighting against COVID-19 restrictions against indoor dining despite the health risks, we’ll hear from one restaurant owner who’s doing his best to survive while following all the guidelines.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the first frontline health worker at Carle Foundation Hospital to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
In today’s deep dive, healthcare workers are learning that COVID-19 has the power to raise blood sugar to dangerous levels. And that’s creating serious challenges for hospitals.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear the first in a two-part series on how COVID-19 can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes.
In today’s deep dive, months into the pandemic, misinformation about COVID-19 continues to circulate online.