Women In State Senate Seek Solutions To Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Women in the Illinois Senate want to address a surge in maternal deaths related to childbirth.
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Illinois Moves To Bank The Unbanked Marijuana Companies
Growing and selling cannabis for medical purposes in Illinois is legal, and it's looking more likely that the state will legalize a recreational program as well. But one crucial component that remains illegal is for banks to do business with marijuana-related companies.
Bridge Replacement To Close Bradley Ave. At I-57 For 8 Months
Bradley Avenue will be closed at I-57 at the western end of Champaign starting Wednesday, March 20, for a bridge replacement project that's expected to take eight months to complete. Traffic will be rerouted.
Protecting Journalists Around The World; Legislative Session Update
On The 21st: Last year, 54 journalists were killed while doing their job. And hundreds more are in jail. We'll speak with Joel Simon who's the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists. And, we'll bring you the latest in Illinois politics.
‘Crime-Free Housing’ Rules Spread In Illinois
Many communities in Illinois have rules that say renters can lose their housing if someone in the home is connected to a crime. City leaders who back the policies say the rules make neighborhoods safer. But fair housing advocates question the tactics.