Durbin Calls On Trump Administration To Clarify Info Surrounding Child Separations
U.S. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois is calling on the Trump administration to clarify statements made in June about child separations at the border.
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Illinois Senators To Introduce Bill Aimed At Keeping Drinking Water Safer For Communities
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have signed on with ten other Democrats to support a bill to help small and disadvantaged communities improve the safety of their drinking water.
Teacher Shortages; ‘Welcoming City’ Debate; Summer Bike Trails; Biking Across US; Solo Cup History
On the 21st: The latest on the 'Welcoming City' ordinance debate in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, with summer in full gear, we discuss some of Illinois' bike trails. And, how some bikers take it one step further by biking across the US. Then, the history of Solo Cups - and how they came to be, right here in Illinois. But first, we talk about Illinois' massive teacher shortage, and what lawmakers are doing to try to combat this issue.
Are Nurse Practitioners The Solution To Indiana’s Physician Shortage?
More nurse practitioners are stepping up to meet the needs of Hoosier patients as Indiana grapples with a shortage of primary care doctors.
Former U Of I All-American Anderson Upsets Federer At Wimbledon
The 2007 All-American defeated the eight-time Wimbledon champion in five sets, after falling behind two sets to none, winning the fifth set 13-11.