Trump Administration DACA Announcement Leaves Area Recipients Fearful
The Trump Administration announcement that it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, is leaving local students frightened in unsure about their future.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
Contact WILL News at willnewsroom@illinois.edu
WILL Newscast
Rabbi Evan Moffic On New Book, The Happiness Prayer; The Importance Of Sleep For School
On the 21st: We talked to a Chicago-area rabbi about his upcoming book about drawing on ancient Jewish practices to find happiness even during difficult times. Plus, we learned about the importance of sleep when it comes to school success and how delaying high school start times can lead to several positive outcomes.
Trump Ends DACA, Calls On Congress To Act
The Trump administration Tuesday formally announced it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also called DACA — putting an expiration date on the legal protections granted to roughly 800,000 people known as "DREAMers," who entered the country illegally as children.
Illinois Issues: No Money For Shoes
Illinois' child poverty rate is just as high as it was in 2010. Is the state doing enough to bring it down?
Illinois Shorting Pensions, Again
The Illinois state pension funds are among the worst-funded in the nation. Yet, a new state law allows less money to be put toward that purpose.