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Illinois News Roundup - January 26, 2024
Our local news check-in includes discussions on the Davenport partial building collapse from last spring, Normal Mayor Chris Koos' confirmation to the Amtrak Board, and more.
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217 Today: Branford Marsalis scales jazz back to the basics
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis about coming into his own as a renowned performer.
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Building a better democracy: A new book looks at the effects of a 1990 Illinois Primary
An author has taken a detailed look at a campaign for the Illinois Statehouse from 1990, and the lessons it holds for us today.
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Illinois Senate President talks about migrants, education, and economic priorities in 2024
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon speaks to us about the work being done in the General Assembly this year, and how lawmakers weigh in on current issues.
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217 Today: Army Corps plans $1 billion barricade to deter invasive carp at Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a plan to build a billion-dollar, high-tech barricade on the Des Plaines River to deter invasive carp.
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Illinoisan will judge hair at NY Fashion week
Hair says a lot about who we are, while also being a reflection of its times. We'll talk about New York Fashion Week's upcoming hair couture event.
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News Consumption between Couples with Different Political Beliefs
We hear that news from different media outlets are either right or left-leaning. How does news consumption affect those in relationships with different political views? Is there a compromise, or none at all?
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217 Today: After caring for little ones, Illinois’ home-based child care providers often make minimum wage — or less
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about home-based daycare providers in Illinois – and their current contract negotiations with the state over retirement benefits and pay.
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New program aims to help mental health of Illinois youth
An Illinois program aims to help schools better address student mental health with a focus on trauma and technology.
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The epidemic of vaping
We’ll talk with an Illinois-based addiction specialist about the causes, harms, and potential solutions for vaping.