Statewide
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Reporting from in and around Illinois.
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- Peoria – WCBU 89.9 (Fridays 11-12 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.)
Latest Episodes
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There is a growing effort to boost the number of electric vehicles on the road. We also visit the Redneck Fishing Tournament, an annual event where an invasive species is the catch of the day. Those stories and more on Statewide. -
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion providers in Illinois often went to other states where their help was needed. But after the Supreme Court decision, some states have banned abortion. The result is more patients coming to Illinois, along with those who perform the procedure.
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The Davenport native is one of the early greats in jazz. But he's not well known. His untimely death is a major reason.
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The Davenport native is one of the early greats in jazz. But he's not well known. His untimely death is a major reason.
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It's not just those wounded or their families who are traumatized after a shooting. Entire communities are impacted. That can lead to a long road to recovery. We look closer at how those who survived the Highland Park shooting this month are coping. And, we remember the Eastland Disaster.
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A national suicide prevention and mental health crisis number will be active starting July 16. Advocates hope the launch of 9-8-8 will make it easier for those in need to get in touch with people who can help, similar to people have learned to call 9-1-1 for emergency situations. But there are concerns not all states are ready. Resources, such as adequate staff, are needed to make sure the system functions as intended. Otherwise, people may be left waiting on hold or their calls shifted out of their area or state.
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Abortion remains legal in Illinois, but in some other states, the procedure is now banned. There are exceptions, such as in Missouri, which allows for "medical emergencies."But for doctors, there are concerns the law lacks nuance. They could be forced to decide on saving a patient's life while risking their medical license or even jail time. That story and more on this episode of Statewide.
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The Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade has led more people to raise their voices in the abortion debate. This week, we hear differing views on abortion, including from those who have undergone the procedure.
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An investigation found some Illinois Department of Corrections staff kept their jobs after wrongdoing.
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This month marks the 100th anniversary of one of the deadliest labor disputes in the country. Striking coal miners in the town of Herrin clashed with men brought in to operate a local mine. The situation escalated and soon turned violent. In the end, nearly two dozen people were killed, most of them strikebreakers. We look back on a dark chapter in the history of organized labor and southern Illinois.
