News Around Illinois - March 12, 2020
The latest from around the Land of Lincoln from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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The Bradley Braves Heading To March Madness
The Bradley Braves Mens Basketball Team is dancing again this March. We focused on their run to the NCAA tournament.
A Conversation With The New Host Of The TED Radio Hour
TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. And it has a new host Manoush Zomorodi.
Next Steps Unclear For University Of Illinois Students Dealing With Coronavirus Cancellations
The coronavirus has prompted many colleges and universities across the country to cancel study abroad programs — including the U of I. University officials announced via email on March 2 that students and staff had to leave Italy and the Daegu region of South Korea as soon as possible. The decision affected 137 students in Italy, and another 15 in South Korea. Students and staff are also barred from traveling to China, Iran, Italy and the Daegu region of South Korea on university business or using university resources.
Why Lawyers Are In High Demand In Rural Areas
Even though Chicagoland is home to 65% of the state’s population, 90% of the lawyers practicing in Illinois are concentrated in that area, according to the Illinois Supreme Court Commission. These legal deserts are popping up statewide, leaving rural areas without the proper legal assistance they need.