Audit Finds Problems At DCFS; Lawmakers Looking At ‘Intact Families’ Policy
An audit released Tuesday paints a damning picture of Illinois’ child-welfare agency.
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Spotlight on ‘Rattle The Stars’: Reducing Mental Health Stigma, Preventing Suicide
Champaign resident Kim Bryan lost her 19-year-old son to suicide in 2016. His death led her to found the nonprofit Rattle The Stars, which provides suicide prevention training across the Champaign-Urbana area.
Senate Measure Would Protect Consumers Against ‘Deceptive’ Energy Suppliers
The Illinois Senate last week approved increased protections for those who use alternative electric and gas suppliers.
Illinois Supreme Court Commission On Pretrial Practices Hosts Public Hearing In Urbana
The Commission’s listening session in Urbana is the second of three listening sessions taking place throughout the state. The hearings comes after several months of calls from communities across the state to open the Commission’s process up to the public.
U of I Study: Loan-Replacement Grants May Boost College Graduation Rates
A recent study suggests that low-income students who receive loan-replacement grants are more likely to graduate than those from similar economic backgrounds who don’t receive them.
Pritzker Admin Aims To Centralize Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has made criminal justice reform the centerpiece of her work in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. She recently appointed Quinn Rallins to head an effort dubbed the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative, which aims to centralize the state's criminal justice reform measures. Rallins said the group will unveil their vision for reform sometime later this month.
Farm Equipment Sales Drop In Early 2019 As Trade War’s Effects Linger
The ongoing effects of the trade war, severe weather and low crop prices have farmers reluctant to make big purchases like tractors, combines and planters.
More Questions Loom In The ‘State Of Cannabis’
You've heard a series of reports on the potential expansion of Cannabis in Illinois.
College Students Voice Perspectives On Marijuana Legalization
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to legalize recreational marijuana to provide an economic boost for the state. At Rock Island’s Augustana College, students have different reasons behind their perspective, but as reporter Natalie Spahn found out, many identify themselves in the "pro" category.
Better Jobs in Small Cities, More Investment In Higher Ed Could Stem Illinois’ Population Loss
Illinois continues to lose residents, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in April. Overall, around 45,000 fewer people lived in the state in 2018 than 2017, a loss of about 0.4%.
