As Other States Restrict Abortion Rights, Illinois Protects and Expands
The signing of Illinois' new abortion rights bill was an important moment for Sharon, who underwent an illegal abortion nearly 40 years ago.
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Christensen Trial Continues With 3rd Day Of Testimony
UPDATE: In an unexpected development Friday morning, public defenders representing Brendt Christensen asked the judge in his kidnapping-murder trial to disregard the notion that Christensen may have killed other victims.
CDC Researchers Find Link Between Binge-Drinking And Opioid Misuse
Binge drinkers are twice as likely to misuse opioids compared to non-drinkers, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Looking at data from 2012 to 2014, researchers found alcohol was involved in 1 in 5 deaths involving prescription opioids.
Flying On A B-17 World War II Bomber; Marilyn Webb Receives Her Ph.D., 52 Years Later
Last week marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day. We take a flight in one of the last B-17 bombers still in the air and talk to Illinois veterans about their memories of World War II. Plus, Marilyn Webb has been a writer, educator and professor, but she never got to finish her doctorate. Back in the sixties, her male professors sexually harassed her and she eventually left her program. 52 years later she’s finally getting her Ph.D. from UChicago.
Federal Prison Reaches Out To Nearby Communities To Attract New Hires
A federal prison in Thomson, Illinois, is looking to expand its workforce, but they're facing difficulty enticing workers to settle down locally.
