Best Of: Is it possible we’ll forget about COVID-19?
Despite the loss of millions of people, mask mandates, and more, neuroscientists say we will forget the pandemic.
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Best Of: Illinois at center of ‘extreme heat days’ forecast
Host Brian Mackey often cites a report from Moody’s Investors Service suggesting central and western Illinois will see the greatest rise in "extreme heat days" in the country. Today he dug into his archives to share, for the first time, an interview with the author of the report.
Best Of: Magic mushrooms going mainstream?
There’s been a renewed interest in the mental health benefits of mushrooms, and some states are working to decriminalize them.
Best Of: Is it child abuse or neglect?
DCFS is charged with investigating abuse and neglect. But charges of “neglect” can tear families apart, mostly for being poor.
Best Of: Preserving Illinois Country French
There's a cultural heritage of "Illinois Country French," also known as "Missouri French," in our state. This Illinois Creole culture is fading, but today we were joined by one of the few speakers left in Illinois, who's been working to keep the heritage alive.
