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Kidney failure is an expensive problem in the U.S.. Dialysis, which removes toxins from the blood, costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. But there’s a cheaper dialysis option, that’s better for a lot of patients. Side Effects Public Media’s Jake Harper explains why that other option isn’t more common.
Illinois Democrats are trying to put Gov. Bruce Rauner on the spot over equal pay for women.
Two of Illinois’s regional superintendents were recently tasked with recommending ways the state can funnel new money to schools for at-risk students, and other alternative school programs.
On the 21st: Chicago-based filmmaker Bing Liu joined us to talk about his Sundance-winning documentary. And, we discussed how wisdom from a 6th century saint applies to America in 2018 in Judy Valente's new book. Plus, the best tips for viewing the 2018 Parseid meteor shower -- whether you're in Decatur or Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers are being urged to pass tougher laws to protect student data privacy. On Tuesday, they heard stories from parents who say they have no way to protect their kids’ information.
