Illinois Public Media News

After a state Supreme Court ruling, Illinois will became the first state to eliminate cash bail in September. What will/will not change?

Illinois is set to see classes start at its first folk school this fall at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. We were joined by the center's senior program coordinator to talk about the goals of the school, what programs the school will offer, and more.

This conversation originally aired on March 20, 2023

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Olivia Bunting

Senior Program Coordinator, Allerton Park & Retreat Center

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