Community Film Series Aims To Interrupt The ‘Trauma-To-Prison’ Pipeline For Women And Girls
The University of Illinois YWCA hopes to raise awareness about how trauma and abuse put women at greater risk of ending up in the criminal justice system.
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Climate Change in Illinois Means Frequent Flooding Could Be Normal Within A Decade
An international panel on climate change this week warned greenhouse gas emissions will keep increasing if left unchecked and called for urgent action. According to one Illinois scientist, that means frequent heavy rain events and flooding could become the norm.
What You Need To Know About Registering To Vote; MacArthur Fellows From Illinois; Fall Food Recipes
On the 21st: Election Day is November 6. We provide a rundown on the dates, deadlines, and myths around casting your ballot. But first, two of this years MacArthur “genius grant” winners are from Illinois. We spoke to the MacAurthur fellows about the Foundation and their work. And, before you know, it the weather really will turn to fall, which means lots of seasonal cooking.
A Conversation With Sam McCann - Conservative Party Nominee For Illinois Gov.
Sam McCann is a man on a mission: to see Republican Governor Bruce Rauner end his reign in 2019. He's taking that head on, by running for the state's highest office himself, under the self-established Conservative Party banner.
Illinois Farmers Put Rare Pig Back On The Dinner Table To Save It From Extinction
The American mulefoot hog was a popular breed in the Midwest in the early 1900s, but now, there are only a few hundred left.