A public radio talk show that brings you the news, culture, and stories that matter to Illinois.
We regularly interview Illinois’s elected officials – whether they’re in state government or in Congress. You can find those interviews here!

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What Can Illinois Learn From Michigan About Marijuana; Stressed Out By Politics; Dancing For People With Parkinson’s

Travis Stansel/Illinois Public Media
Applying To College With A Criminal History ‘Ban the Box’ Update; Best of Midwest Music; Christmas Tree Shopping

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McDonald’s Workers Lawsuit; The Possibility of Female Deacons in the Catholic Church; Proposal to Shrink Minor League Baseball

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Who’s Running In The Illinois 2020 Primary?; Corner Store Safety Concerns And Food Accessibility; Increased Rates Of Skin Cancer In Young Adults

Skiff Mountain Films
College Behind Bars Documentary; Investigation Into Isolation Rooms; IL Drivers Caught Going 100 MPH or Faster

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ENCORE: An Illinois Woman’s Role In The Moon Landing; ‘Sober Curious’ And Non-Alcoholic Drinks; NCAA Coaches And Health Decisions

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ENCORE: Why There Are So Few Black Men In Medicine; Family of Stem Cell Donor Connects With Recipient 20 Years Later; Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions

Photo by Kathy Richland
ENCORE: ‘An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago’ Book; The Last Video Stores In Illinois

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Keeping The Peace During The Holidays; How Teachers Teach Thanksgiving; Hot Takes On Thanksgiving Food

Steven Senne/AP
The Streaming Wars; The End of The ‘9 to 5’ Work Day; Discrimination In Dating Apps; Handwritten Gettysburg Address On Display

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Discovering Sperm Donors Through DNA Tests; State of Spanish Language Media; Living Organ Donations
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