Illinois Teacher Shortage; State Politics Updates; Urban Birds
On The 21st: How are Illinois legislators handling the state’s teacher shortage? Plus, the latest in Illinois politics, and U. of I. researchers answer your questions about urban birds.
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Higher Than A Year Ago
Motorists in Illinois will pay more at the gas pump this holiday weekend compared to a year ago.
Politically Speaking: Illinois Congressman Shimkus on taxes, Trump and Rauner’s re-election
On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back U.S. Rep. John Shimkus to the show for the third time.
Opioid Task Force Continues To Search For Tools To Reduce Deaths In Illinois
The statistics are sobering. Opioid overdoses have killed nearly 11,000 people in Illinois since 2008. Last year alone, that number was nearly 2,000 — twice the number of fatal car crashes. State officials estimate that number will continue to explode.
Illinois Issues: Legislative Checklist - Veto Session
Sexual harassment at the Capitol, workers' rights and student loans — a look at recent action in the state legislature.
