Easter In The Black Church
Easter Sunday is this weekend. For many Black churches it is the biggest Sunday service of the year. Some Easter traditions go back culturally to Africa and the period of enslavement in America.
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Are you having a hard time sleeping at night? Perhaps you're engaging in a phenomena called “revenge bedtime procrastination.” An expert told us how to get a better night's rest.
Lead in Illinois Water
Flint, Michigan is known for its water crisis, but the tap water problem is a more pervasive issue than it may seem. In East Moline, one home was found with 3,000 parts per billion of lead in it’s tap water. Other communities where dangerous levels of lead in tap water have been found include Rockford, Joliet, University Park, and Elgin, Illinois.
Vaccines Offer Hope to Handicapped Development Center
Social distancing and the closure of non-essential businesses in March 2020 was especially difficult for those living with an intellectual disability. A set routine is important to their development of vocational, personal skills and mental health. But the COVID-19 vaccine offers hope for the future.
Growing Teacher Shortage In Illinois
The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening Illinois’ teacher shortage. One in three teachers polled in a recent survey say they’re considering leaving the profession.
