News Around Illinois - January 31, 2020
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Stateville Calling: A Documentary On Aging Inmates And Prison Reform In Illinois
Advocates for parole reform in Illinois equate life in prison to a death sentence. We hear from the filmmakers behind "Stateville Calling," a documentary that follows the struggles of aging inmates in Illinois.
Task Force Releases Recommendations For Making Schools More Inclusive For Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
Earlier this month, a governor appointed taskforce released recommendations aimed at making schools more supportive and safer for transgender and gender nonconforming students. We hear from several members of the taskforce about the work that still needs to be done.
The 21st—Thursday, January 30, 2020
On Today's 21st: Earlier this month, a governor appointed task force released recommendations aimed at making schools more supportive and safer for transgender and gender nonconforming students. We heard from several members of the task force about the work that still needs to be done.
WATCH: Ongoing Senate Impeachment Trial Live
The Senate is holding a trial on the impeachment of President Trump, who is accused by the U.S. House of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. Each day of the trial will stream through this player as proceedings begin. At the conclusion of the trial, senators are expected to vote on whether Trump should be removed from office.