Asian American History required in IL schools
Starting this school year, all public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum.
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‘Long Days, Short Years’ probes parenting styles
The book Long Days, Short Years traces how “parent” went from being a noun to a verb. We talked with author Andrew Bomback.
Prisoncast: A Shared Audio Experience
Sunday 2-4 pm, NPR stations across Illinois will air a program for people inside prisons and their families on the outside.
Synthetic Chemicals Found in Over 8 Million Illinoisans’ Drinking Water
PFAS chemicals are in the products we use, from fast food wrappers to cleaning products and shampoo. How contaminated is Illinois water with PFAS?
Carmen Bolden-Day talks about mysterious disappearance of her son Jelani
One year to the day after the disappearance of Jelani Day, his mother Carmen talked with The 21st about the investigation and a foundation in her son's honor.
