You’ve likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you’re putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you’re wondering how you’ll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a pretty revolutionary plan to change that.
Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.
Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union.
A woman discusses the story of how family escaped the Dachau concentration camp.
More than 85% of farm families rely on off-farm income. They often need the jobs to cover costs as smaller farms struggle to produce enough money.
We visit a couple of schools that have enacted such policies to see if they are working.
Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials, the Illinois High School Association has found it more difficult to attract and keep them. Some schools have had problems getting enough referees for contests.
On this episode, we discuss how to take care of yourself while dealing with sociopolitical stress.
Several reports of a mysterious creature in Chicago led some to seek answers. So far, there are none.
Heather Simpson said the debate has pitted neighbors and relatives against one another.
The former Illinois House Speaker was once a powerful force in politics and government. Now, his legacy is at stake.
Research shows that college students are going hungry at a higher rate than the U.S. population as a whole.
Sexually inappropriate calls, texts and chats are infrequent, but not uncommon on the 988 line, as are other types of abuse, including pranks, insults and personal attacks on the crisis counselors.
Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail a year ago this week. On this episode, we look at how the change has worked so far.
Stateville has led the way in prison education, primarily due to its proximity to Chicago's colleges and universities. On this episode, we talk with some instructors about what the programs bring to inmates and society, along with concerns about their future.
“Horrific is my reaction,” U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, the newly seated chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois, said when told about the information still online.
Before Oprah, there was another talk show host in Chicago. Phil Donahue changed television. He recently died at the age of 88.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Driving under the influence is a big reason
Chicago hosts another Democratic National Convention starting Monday, but it has yet to shake the chaotic images from 1968.
A co-author of Illinois Politics: A Citizens' Guide to Power, Politics and Government joins us.