Illinois Issues: What’s On Tap For The State’s Big Birthday Party?
Illinois’ bicentennial commission finds ways to commemorate the state’s 200th with little time and limited budget.
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Seasonal Surge In Gasoline Prices Has More Than Meets The Eye, Says GasBuddy Analyst
An analyst with the price-tracking website GasBuddy says there are many reasons why we are seeing a rise in gasoline prices nationwide.
Live From The Coffee Hound in Bloomington!
On The 21st: On our first live show in Bloomington, we spoke to local business owners, got our weekly state politics update, and heard more about spring cycling and safety.
Illinois Prison System Spent Less Than $300 On Books Last Year
Last year, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) spent $276 on books for its educational programming across 28 correctional facilities, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. In the early 2000s, however, the state prison system spent roughly $750,000 each year on books. The dramatic decrease in funding stands in contrast to research that shows educational programming for inmates can significantly impact recidivism rates. Prison librarians, academics and a former Illinois inmate all agree that prison libraries play an important role in that work.
U Of I Grad McFadden Wins 5th Boston Marathon
University of Illinois graduate Tatyana McFadden has won the women's wheelchair race at the Boston Marathon.
