News Around Illinois - February 21, 2020
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Crustaceans To Take Center Stage At The 37th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival
The 37th annual Insect Fear Film Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday at Foellinger Auditorium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What It Takes To Help Teens With Autism Succeed As Adults
Early adulthood can be a huge transition for anyone. And for people with autism, this stage of life comes with its own unique challenges, whether it’s navigating complicated systems for support and services, finding resources outside of the school system, or simply planning for the long-term. A program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health aims to help -- and it’s now being offered in Illinois.
The 21st—- Thursday, February 20, 2020
On Today's 21st: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is out of prison! For the first time in 13 years, Illinois doesn’t have a governor behind bars.