How Dollar General Is Transforming Rural America
The retail economy in rural America has been rough for decades. But where thousands of stores have closed in recent years, Dollar General is thriving, sometimes at the expense of local shops.
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Illinois Issues: New School Discipline Philosophy One Year Later
School districts had a year to implement a state law that banned zero-tolerance policies and emphasized restorative justice practices. We check back in with five districts we visited in the summer of 2016 to see how school discipline has changed.
Time Running Out To Sign Up For Health Insurance
Time is running out to sign up for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act open exchange.
Supreme Court Hears Sports Betting Case; Congestion Pricing; Illinois Politics
On The 21st: How a case heard by the Supreme Court last week could legalize sports betting nationwide. Plus, we get the latest in Illinois politics and hear about a proposal to fix congestion around the Chicago area.
1 Suspect In Custody, 4 Injured After Explosion At Subway Station In Midtown Manhattan
New York City police say a suspect is in custody following an explosion early Monday at a subway station a block away from Times Square. The fire department says four injuries were reported, and "All injuries are non-life-threatening."
