Illinois News Roundup - August 18, 2023
Each Friday, we end the week with a statewide news roundup. We checked in Northern Illinois and the Metro East regions.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
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WILL Newscast
Best of: How is Illinois’ health 15 years after the smoking ban began?
Fifteen years after the state effectively banned indoor public smoking, has Illinois curbed the health effects of smoking?
Best of: Miss Illinois 2023 talks research, pageants and more
The new Miss Illinois joined The 21st Show to talk about her research, competing in pageants, her charitable cause, and more.
Best of: Toya Wolfe’s coming of age novel shares finding the joys of community in a Chicago neighborhood
We interview Toya Wolfe, author of ‘Last Summer on State Street,’ as we learn how she shaped her first fictional story, set in the historic torn-down landmark, The Robert Taylor Homes.
Best of: Why is the U.S. behind with developing the world’s fastest high-speed trains?
Illinois politicians are celebrating the upgraded train speeds of 110mph from Chicago to St. Louis, but why is the US behind Asia and Europe with 200 mph trains?
