Rauner Signs Law Expanding Independence Of Ethics Complaints
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed into law an overhaul in the handling of ethics complaints against Illinois legislators and staff members.
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An Opioid Prescription In Illinois Could Be A Ticket For Medical Marijuana
Across the country, states desperate to prevent opioid addiction are increasingly looking to medical cannabis as a solution. Lawmakers in several states, including New York, Indiana, Georgia and Tennessee, have taken action to initiate or expand their medical marijuana programs to try and address the opioid crisis. Illinois is trying to do the same.
Urvashi Pitre’s Butter Chicken; The Best Book in Illinois; Documenting Hate Crimes in Illinois
On the 21st: We chat with cookbook author and blogger Urvashi Pitre. Plus, Illinoisans vote on the book that best represents the state. What's your pick? And, we speak to journalists at ProPublica who are working on ways to better document hate cimes across Illinois and the country.
Report: Federal Rules Haven’t Curbed Antibiotic Use In Pork
Federal rules in place since January 2017 have not curbed the use of antibiotics in pork production, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council, an advocacy group whose food and environment agenda includes responsible antibiotic use.
Harold Washington; Illinois Car Seat Law; Rockford Peaches Anniversary; Alzheimer’s Latino Study
On the 21st: We discuss a new Illinois kids car seat law which would require children under two to ride in rear-facing car seats. Plus, we talk to Dr. David Marquez about new research on Alzheimer's in the Latino community. Also, the Rockford Peaches celebrated their 75th anniversary this month. What did the town do to celebrate? But first, we talk to biographer Roger Biles about his new book "Mayor Harold Washington: Champion of Race and Reform in Chicago."