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On The 21st: Nearly a hundred years ago, the 18th amendment to the US constitution banned liquor. During that time, some anti-liquor advocates teamed up with the KKK to target Italian and French immigrants. Plus, 'Passive houses' are insulated eco-friendly homes which need almost no heat or air conditioning, and in the U.S., they started in Urbana. We also speak with the Rock River Valley Pantry about how the freezing weather affects people who need their services. But first, every day, 30 million students across the country get their lunch at school. But what happens when the school year ends? 

The area around Columbus Ohio has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, and judges say courtrooms are jammed with misdemeanor cases that are tied to addiction. Now they hope a treatment clinic in an unlikely location will be part of the solution. 

Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a “wicked problem” –helping children deal with trauma and violence.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools have a list of activities planned in observance of the National African-American Parent Involvement Day on Monday. Each school will host their own activities ranging from dinners and luncheons to talent show and musical performances.

The fire chief in the Ford County town of Paxton says flying a giant U.S. flag from a tall flagpole would promote patriotism and his community at the same time.