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217 Today: State Senator Paul Faraci talks about his first month in office
In today's deep dive, we’ll talk with State Senator Paul Faraci about his reaction to the governor’s State of the State address and much more.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll talk with State Senator Paul Faraci about his reaction to the governor’s State of the State address and much more.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from local physician Breyanna Grays about her new children’s book.
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at why and how former Illinois lawmakers in trouble with the law have kept their pensions.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the governor’s budget proposals and the state's reaction.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at how a Rockford man got involved with elementary students in his neighborhood who needed a ride to school.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the problems families face finding childcare in rural areas.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the possible impact of new recreational marijuana sales in Missouri on dispensaries across the Mississippi River in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll see how labels on genetically modified food are working one year after the federal government began requiring them.
In today's deep dive, we’ll meet Sophia Libman, a high school junior who started her own nonprofit to provide classes to local children three years ago.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the impact of a 2021 Illinois law that requires at least 30 minutes of recess per day in elementary schools.