Nursing Home Patients Lack Dental Care
A Quad Cities dental hygienist says failure to keep up with dental care can have devastating consequences for residents of nursing homes.
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Mixed Reviews For Latest Talks On Illinois Budget Standoff
Mixed messages came out of a meeting Tuesday between Illinois' governor and legislative leaders. It was their first meeting in months - even as Illinois is in the midst of an unprecedented budget standoff.
Solar Power In Illinois; STEM Mentorship Program
On the 21st: The solar panels on one man's Champaign home generate enough electricity for the house and the cars - and feed the grid. Illinois towns and residents are turning toward the sun for power and we talked about howmuch they are saving. Also, a STEM mentorship program helps high school students from across the state get connected with mentors in academia and industry.
U Of I Professors Protest Gov. Rauner’s IBHE Nomination
Some faculty aren't happy with the appointment of former Republican Senate candidate and Champaign Unit 4 School Board member John Bambenek to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Members of the Urbana campus Senate Executive Committee are drafting a letter protesting the nomination to the Rauner administration.
Medical Marijuana Pilot Program; Long Lines In Airport Security
On The 21st: We looked into the state of medical marijuana in Illinois and how it compares to other states. Critics say it's been too slow to ramp up especially because the state's pilot program is set to expire at end of 2017. Plus, we talked about what is going on with the really long lines at airport security checkpoints.
