Every State But Missouri Has An Opioid Database. Will That Change?
There is a renewed push to bring an opioid database to Missouri.
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All New Leadership At State Board Of Education
Gov. J.B. Pritzker replaced most of the state board of education this week and appointed a new superintendent.
Urbana Arts-Themed Residential Project Cancelled
The city of Urbana and Brinshore Development have agreed to pull the plug on an arts-centered residential development that was planned to go up on a city-owned parking lot just across Illinois Street from Lincoln Square Mall.
Schools Helping Homeless Families; Wheaton College And The Underground Railroad; Fighting Robocalls
On The 21st: 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 using money in their transportation budget. Plus, Illinois was once home to many stops along the Underground Railroad. We'll bring you the story of just one of those stops at Wheaton College. And, are you getting more and more robocalls these days? We’ll give you some tips on what to do about them.
Video Court Hearings Could Help Bottom Line, Hurt Kids
A new proposal in Illinois aims to reduce the time juveniles spend behind bars before their trial, but some argue it might not be in the best interests of the young people accused of wrongdoing.