Segregation can be found all across the country. But few might realize the level that exists in communities right here in Illinois. An investigation finds many of Illinois' mid-sized cities rank among the most divided nationally.
And there's a new podcast that tells the story of impeached governor Rod Blagojevich, from the point of view of those who were part of the story: his wife Patti, federal agents, those who worked closely with him and more. The first episode is already available with more to come.
On this week's Statewide:
* Sean Crawford hears from reporters Dan Vock and Brian Charles of Governing Magazine. Their six month probe into segregation throughout Illinois was published this week.
* A conversation with Dave McKinney of WBEZ. His new podcast, Public Official A, is all about Rod Blagojevich. You might think you know the story, but he's uncovered new details from a variety of sources.
* Mary Hansen takes a closer look at the cybersecurity industryand why some job seekers are finding it difficult to get hired.
* Dusty Rhodes visits Malcom X College in Chicago and students enrolled in its mortuary science program.
* Lee Gaines has the story of Perry Cline,a former prisoner who overcame the odds to get a college degree.
Statewide is a production of NPR Illinois with help from other Illinois public radio stations. Find all our episodes online at Statewideshow.com
Listen to Statewide across Illinois
- Bloomington/Normal – WGLT 89.1 (Fridays 11 a.m. - Noon)
- Carbondale – WSIU 91.9 (Sundays 6-7 a.m.)
- Mount Vernon - WVSI 88.9 (Sundays 6-7 a.m.)
- Onley - WUSI 90.3 (Sundays 6-7 a.m.)
- Rockford/DeKalb – WNIJ 89.5 (Saturdays 6-7 a.m., Sundays 6-7 p.m. Beginning February 2, 2019)
- Springfield/Decatur - WUIS 91.9 (Fridays 11 a.m. - Noon, 11 p.m. - Midnight, Saturdays 9-10 a.m.)
- Peoria – WCBU 89.9 (Fridays 6-7 p.m.)
- Pittsfield - WIPA 89.3 (Fridays 11 a.m. - Noon, 11 p.m. - Midnight, Saturdays 9-10 a.m.)
- Urbana/Champaign – WILL 580 (Fridays 11 a.m. - Noon, 7-8 p.m.)
