On the 21st: We spoke to Southern Illinoisian reporter Molly Parker ahead of HUD Secretary Ben Carson's visit to Cairo, Illinois. Plus, we learned more about Illinois' school funding bill and discussed last-minute summer travel plans across the state.
On the 21st: We discussed the latest in the fight over school funding. with Illinois reporters Monique Garcia and Chris Kaergard. Plus, we looked at which districts have the highest flood risk across the state and how the farming industry is handling corporate espionage.
On the 21st: We learned about the rising need for residential group homes for people with disabilities and discussed unwelcomed comments toward pregnant women. Plus, we heard the latest Illinois political news.
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy in Rantoul will delay the start of its next class to make sure the state plans to pay its share of the school’s costs amid the ongoing budget impasse. And it isn't the first time this has happened.
On the 21st: Why hundreds of families in the southern Illinois town of Cairo are being forced to move. Plus, lawawmakers scramble to make progress on the budget as the end of the legislative session nears. And, a new study has surprising results about who eats the most fast food.
