Statewide: Making lifesaving Narcan more accessible
Statewide: Making lifesaving Narcan more accessible
This week, we learn about efforts to train people on how to find Narcan and use it.
10 Aug 2023
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Statewide: Native American history in schools
Statewide: Native American history in schools
On this episode, we learn about a new law that will require taching of Native American history in K-12 schools, starting... Read more
3 Aug 2023
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50mins
Statewide: Illinois' role in making the bomb
Statewide: Illinois' role in making the bomb
With the movie Oppenheimer putting focus on the Manhattan Project and development of the first nuclear weapons, we revis... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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Statewide: Coming to the aid of migrants
Statewide: Coming to the aid of migrants
It has been nearly a year since Republican governors began busing migrants to Chicago. Since then, about 11,000 have arr... Read more
20 Jul 2023
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50mins
Statewide: A natural approach to flood control
Statewide: A natural approach to flood control
Levees and other man-made flood control efforts have been somewhat successful. But as development continues in these are... Read more
12 Jul 2023
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50mins
Statewide: Racism and nursing
Statewide: Racism and nursing
A national survey finds issues in both nurses' education and the workplace. It's having an impact.
6 Jul 2023
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50mins
Statewide: An experiment with guaranteed income
Statewide: An experiment with guaranteed income
Experts say the payments can improve people's lives, but isn't a cure for poverty.
28 Jun 2023
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50mins
Statewide: The growing problem of housing insecurity
Statewide: The growing problem of housing insecurity
This week we visit an eviction court as part of our series on housing.
22 Jun 2023
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50mins
Statewide: The birthplace of gospel music
Statewide: The birthplace of gospel music
Chicago's Ebenezer Baptist Church has a long history, but the older building needs preservation help. That story and mor... Read more
16 Jun 2023
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50mins
Statewide: Illinois saw an increase, but abortions nationwide declined post-Roe
Statewide: Illinois saw an increase, but abortions nationwide declined post-Roe
In the six months after the fall of Roe v. Wade, it’s been up to each state to set its own abortion laws.
7 Jun 2023
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50mins