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217 Today: The complex landscape of Juneteenth emotions within the Black community
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how members of the Black community feel about Juneteenth — which was declared a federal holiday in 2021.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how members of the Black community feel about Juneteenth — which was declared a federal holiday in 2021.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how Illinois has responded to abortion rights one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the owner of a proposed abortion clinic in Danville about the challenges she’s faced and what’s still to come.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a new way that Illinois DCFS is trying to fill job openings.
In today's deep dive, we hear about the journey of two Congolese immigrants and their new business endeavor in a Knox County town.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Affirmative Action has affected Asian Americans ahead of a scheduled ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the policy this month.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how changes to the Missouri River are making it difficult for one fish species to survive.
In today's deep dive, we the story of a central Illinois man who survived the storming of the beaches during D-Day.
In today's deep dive, we hear a conversation about the recently approved state budget with a central Illinois lawmaker.
On today's deep dive, we hear about the challenges of getting kids with disabilities the care they need.