Illinois’ Agriculture Sector Pitching In To Save The Monarch Butterfly
A group of 16 Illinois organizations and agencies have teamed up to help the monarch butterfly survive.
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Jupiter String Quartet Previews Tuesday Night Krannert Performance
The University of Illinois's quartet-in-residence will perform works by Mendelssohn, Dvořák, and Agócs Tuesday night in Kranert's Foellinger Great Hall.
Teen ‘Scared To Death’ Prompts Legislation Ensuring Parent Is Present For Questioning
Illinois House lawmakers passed legislation requiring a parent be present when students are questioned or detained in connection to a crime.
Davis Hopes Agent Orange Benefits For “Blue Water” Vietnam Vets Passes Congress This Year
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois' 13th District says he hopes a new version of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act makes to the president’s desk this year. The measure would restore easy access to Agent Orange disability benefits for tens of thousands of Navy veterans who served on coastal waters in the Vietnam War.
Schools Helping Homeless Families; A Conversation With NPR’s Scott Simon; How Bad Are White Lies?
More than 50,000 students in Illinois dealt with homelessness last year. And now, one school district is using a state law to help families find housing by using money in their transportation budget. And if you’re a regular NPR listener, you know the voice of Scott Simon. But, you may not know he has roots here in Illinois. Plus, we’ve all told little white lies. But according to new research from the University of Chicago, the whole truth and nothing but the truth might be the best way to go.
