Illinois Issues: Dying Young In Illinois - Black Teens Face The Greatest Risk
The gap, caused mainly by homicides, is one of the biggest in the nation.
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Revisiting The Emmett Till Case; When Women Earn More Than Men; Illinois Politics
On the 21st: We talked about Emmett Till's murder, the aftermath, and how it sticks with us today. Plus, why some partners are uncomfortable to admit when wives earn more than husbands, and why this is such a big hurdle to get over. And, we took a look on President Trump's visit to Granite City last week.
Report: To Calculate True Financial Cost Of Crime, Don’t Forget The Victims
A new report is trying to calculate a more realistic tally of what crime costs in Illinois.
Reagan Boyhood Home Still A Work In Progress, But No Longer ‘Falling Apart’
A couple of years ago, Ronald Reagan’s first boyhood home in Dixon was, as The Washington Post put it, “falling apart.” Today, things are looking much better. But the museum’s director says there’s still more to be done.
Promise Healthcare Taking Over Urbana School Health Center
The Urbana School District has a new operator for its School-Based Health Center, which offers medical, dental and counseling services to all children in Urbana School District 116, from its location at Urbana High School.