Sexual Assault Survivor and Advocate Shares Story and Advice
A sexual assault survivor and advocate says she has a universal message: become unbreakable.
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NFL Players’ Association’s DeMaurice Smith; Living with Chronic Pain
On The 21st: When the focus is on the opioid crisis, where does that leave patients with chronic pain when it comes to treatment options? But first, we speak with the executive director of the NFL Players’ Association, DeMaurice Smith.
‘Critical Conversations’ Events Aim To Bridge Divide Over Chief Illiniwek
To some, Chief Illiniwek is an honored symbol of the University of Illinois that should be preserved. And to others, he’s a racist stereotype that had to go. The University of Illinois hosted the first of a series of “Critical Conversations” events, which aim to help the campus and community move forward more than a decade after the Chief was retired.
Middle Fork Of Vermilion Named To Endangered River List
The Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is the only river in Illinois protected under the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. But the group American Rivers has placed the east central Illinois waterway on its annual list of Most Endangered Rivers.
Mid-2017 State Income Tax Rate Hike Throws Off Taxpayers
Tax season. We have it every year. You file your state income taxes. Sometimes you get a big refund. Yet, some people say they are surprised by how much money they owe this time around.