Researching Medical Marijuana A Challenge For Scientists
The science behind medical marijuana is hazy, in part because it's difficult for scientists to gain access to the drug for research.
The Effects of Gender-typed Toys
Were the toys you played with as a child either pink or blue? This hour on Focus, we'll discuss gender stereotyping and how our childhood toys can affect how we perceive ourselves.
Gardening: Getting Ready for Spring
Are you anxious to get outside and into the garden? We welcome your calls and questions today on Focus!
13th District Congressional Candidates
Over the last few weeks, WILL's Sean Powers and Jeff Bossert have spoken with all the candidates running for Rodney Davis' seat in Congress representing the 13th District in Illinois. Today on Focus, we'll hear those interviews.
Encore: Onward Toward What We’re Going Toward
When Ryan Bartelmay published his debut novel, he based it in central Illinois. This hour on Focus, he talks with host Jim Meadows.
The case for nonfiction
Do you fancy yourself a reader? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction?
Encore: Sriracha, the Movie!
Have you tried Sriracha hot sauce?
Encore: From the Ground Up
Do you grow vegetables in a garden or in pots around your home or apartment? If you do -why did you start? If you don’t, why not? This hour on Focus, Lisa Bralts talks with Jeanne Nolan, author of “From the Ground Up” about why she does and how she learned.
The University of Illinois Chess Team’s Cinderella Story
The team has no grandmaster, no local coach, little funding to speak of and no formal recruitment. Yet the U of I team has made it to the Final Four of competitive chess in the U.S. for the second consecutive year.