While some parents might worry their positive messages won’t stick throughout the pre-teen years, new research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign suggests otherwise.
On The 21st: What's it like for new parents in politics? Plus, the University of Illinois now has a beekeeping club. But first, we speak with Comptroller Susana Mendoza about Illinois' $16 billion late fee debt.
On the 21st: Many Midwest farmers say low prices for important crops are making 2017 a hard year. Plus, youth sports leagues are trying to make sure the kids - and not their parents - are the real focus of youth sports games. And, armadillos are being spotted in central Illinois - farther north than they've ever been.
On the 21st: We spoke with “March for Science” organizers from Champaign and Peoria, as well as Ph.D. physicist Bill Foster of Illinois’s 11th congressional district. Plus, we got expert advice on how expectant parents can prepare a pet for the baby’s arrival. And, Chicago-based cellist Tomeka Reid joined us to discuss her music ahead of her show tonight at the Symphony Center.
If you’ve ever wanted an episode of Bandwagon where John, Brian, and Lisa interview someone about their job operating a camera during the Final Four, tell a story about an actual Jim Nantz selfie, grump at Geno Auriemma, and ponder the proliferation of the OSP (Overbearing Sports Parent)… well, this is that episode.
