Illinois Issues: Alaina Hampton On Life After Speaking Out
The woman who blew the whistle on Michael Madigan's silence in her #MeToo case is still searching for a job and closure.
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Student-Led Climate Strike Planned For U of I Campus
Students across the globe plan to walk out of class on Friday to draw attention to climate change. On the University of Illinois Urbana’ campus, hundreds of high school and college students will converge on the campus quad.
Student Activists Prepare For Climate Strike; Police And Home Surveillance Cameras; Fall TV Preview
Illinois high school and college students tell us how they want to see our leaders address climate change ahead of a planned walkout called the Global Climate Strike. Plus, doorbell cameras in homes have become more common. Some police departments, are hoping this network of privately owned cameras can help them stop crime. But it also raises some concerns about privacy. And, we’ll tell you what fall TV shows should be on your “must watch” list.
To Combat Climate Change, Do We Need The Nuclear Option?
Future? In Massachusetts, nuclear power is history. Last spring, Massachusetts' last nuclear power plant — Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station — shut down after nearly 50 years. Repairing the aging plant was too expensive, and it couldn't compete against cheap natural gas.
States Are Adding Mental Health Training In Schools, But Is It Enough?
Schools are often on the forefront in spotting mental health issues in children. But historically educators have received little training in this area.