U Of I To Present Plans For Solar Farm Bordering Savoy
The University of Illinois is planning a second solar farm on its Urbana campus that will be triple the size of the first one.
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A Pritzker Administration Preview; Illinois Sex Ed Laws; Former EU Parliament Member Robert Evans
On The 21st: Illinois law requires that all sex ed course material must “teach honor and respect for monogamous heterosexual marriage.” What might that mean for LGBT youth? Plus, Robert Evans, a former member of the European Parliament, joins us. But first, in two months JB Pritzker becomes our next governor. He takes office with a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse. We’ll take a look at what’s next in Springfield.
Rural America is Growing, But Only Near Big Cities And Scenic Areas
For the first time in seven years, rural America’s population is growing.
Did Money Matter in Illinois’ Governor Race?
Governor-elect JB Pritzker now tops Donald Trump as the richest politician in America. Pritzker’s wealth has led to more questions about the role of money in politics, and led critics to question how much the Democrat’s personal wealth may have influenced his election win against Gov. Bruce Rauner.
U Of I Student Groups Aim To Honor Survivors, Raise Awareness About Sexual Misconduct
Two upcoming events aim to honor survivors of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault and raise awareness about its prevalence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.