Hot Days And Heavy Rains Make Illinois Roads Explode
A hot and unusually wet summer has stretches of Illinois roads at the breaking point. Drivers are being warned to watch out for road buckling.
‘Having Our Say’ At The Goodman Theatre; Midwest Music Festivals; Summer Travel
On The 21st: Now that summer is here, Chicago Tribune critic Greg Kot tells us about how to enjoy the best music festivals, all within driving distance of Illinois. Plus, we talk summer travel with NPR’s David Schaper. But first, we speak to the director behind a play that’s getting another staging at the Goodman Theater in Chicago - Having our Say.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Visits Cairo; School Funding; Last-Minute Summer Travel Plans
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.