News Around Illinois - March 5, 2020
News around the Land of Lincoln from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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Teaching, Preaching: DeKalb Educator Raps For Student Enrichment
Maurice McDavid raps to teach and connect with his students. McDavid is an Assistant Principal at Cortland Elementary School in his hometown of DeKalb.
All-Female Flight To Honor Women Veterans From Illinois
Between 1940 and 1975, hundreds of thousands of women served in the United States military as nurses, typists, and in other supporting roles. Now, Operation HerStory aims to recognize these women with an all-female honor flight.
A ProPublica Investigation On Video Gambling In Illinois
Illinois is home to the largest number of betting locations in the country, according to a ProPublic Illinois report.
The 21st—Wednesday, March 4, 2020
On Today's 21st: You see them everywhere in Illinois. Video gambling machines at bars and restaurants. A new investigation from ProPublica Illinois finds the company's success may be more than beginner’s luck.
