News Around Illinois - January 28, 2020
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Challenges Women Face In Getting Sober
The death rate tied to alcoholism among women rose 85 percent between 1999 and 2017. That’s according to numbers released this month by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. And when it comes to getting sober that process looks different for everyone. Being able to find the individualized help you need is critical. From a lack of childcare to dealing with a violent partner to just feeling comfortable sharing in a meeting space, women face unique challenges seeking treatment for addiction.
100 Seconds To Midnight
It feels sometimes that the world is coming apart at the seams; and last week the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reminded us that the feeling is literal.
Using Impeachment As A Teaching Tool
The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump is now in its second week. The trial is a historic one, Trump is just the third U.S. president to be impeached.
The 21st—Monday, January 27, 2020
On Today's 21st: Illinois teachers are using the impeachment trial as an opportunity to talk to students about everything from government structures to media literacy, and in the process, making it easier for adults to understand, too.
