Protecting Livestock From Climate Change
Due to climate change, scientists believe summers in Illinois will likely have months of days with temperatures above 95 degrees. Already, farmers are making changes to keep their livestock safe in the heat.
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Author Dawn Turner Recounts Love and Loss In ‘Three Girls From Bronzeville’
Dawn Turner grew up on the south side of Chicago and went on to have a successful career as a columnist at the Chicago Tribune. But her sister and best friend were not so fortunate. Turner recounts the different paths their lives took in her new memoir, Three Girls from Bronzeville.
How DCFS Is Failing Spanish-Speaking Families
Despite a court order, Illinois’ child-welfare agency continues to fail Spanish-speaking families; that’s the conclusion of an investigation by ProPublica. We talked with one of the reporters behind the story.
New Energy Legislation in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers have approved major changes in the way the state gets its electricity. Nuclear power plants will be kept online, and solar and wind developments will continue to grow. Meanwhile, coal and natural gas power plants are expected to gradually be taken offline.
Knox And Wheaton College Presidents Talk About New Year; COVID-19 And Diversity
Colleges and universities have faced challenges in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and some are predicting a permanent change in their fortunes in the years ahead. We talked about that and more with the presidents of Knox College and Wheaton College.