Destination: Heartland
We talk with Cynthia Clampitt, author of the new book: Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past.
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IL lawmakers target ‘ghost guns’
In April 2022, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that would ban the sale of “ghost gun” assembly kits.
Abortions in Illinois before Roe v. Wade
Before Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion, Illinois women still found ways to end their pregnancies.
Illinois reacts to leaked Supreme Court abortion ruling draft
Our guests reacted to a leaked draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the country.
“Punks in Peoria”: The city’s history with musical rebellion
A new book explores another side of Peoria’s history that's less well known: Its music culture from the mid-90s — brimming with anger at authority, celebrating a do-it-yourself ethos, and embracing the strange. One of the books co-authors joined us to talk about it.