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Reporting from in and around Illinois.Listen to Statewide on WNIJ Saturdays 6-7 a.m. and Sundays 6-7 p.m.

Problems With The Pre-Trial Justice System; Drawing Inspiration From A More Than Century-Old Diary

This week, we learn how thousands are kept in Illinois jails awaiting trial simply because they can't afford bail.  The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to make recommendations to improve the situation later this year.

Also, singer-songwriter Tom Irwin used an 1890's diary of a man who lived in central Illinois to develop his "Sangamon Songs" album.  Now, there's a play based on the man's life.  

That and more on this episode of Statewide.

* Daisy Contreras talks with Sharlyn Grace of the Chicago Community Bond Fund about pre-trial justice and the impact on low income individuals.  

* Rich Egger of TriStates Public Radio speaks with Doug Freed, Western Illinois University's new Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services.  His role is to turn around the student decline on the Macomb campus.  

* Retired State Climatologist Jim Angel gives his thoughts on what is needed to fight Midwest flooding.

* Michelle O'Neill of WVIKhas more on the findings of a report about a Davenport, Iowa flood wall failure.

* Tim Shelley of WCBUtells how some gun dealers are upset over a new state law, which they say will drive many out of business.

* Sam Dunklau sits down with musician Tom Irwin and playwright John Arden about the new play based on the life and times of Harry Glen Ludlam. 

* Daisy Contreras travels to Beardstown in Cass County to learn how the small community with a growing immigrant population is preparing for next year's census. 

* Chase Cavanaugh of WNIJ reports on concerns over gambling addiction as the state prepares to launch more casinos.

* Patrick Smith of WBEZfinds out how the state could save millions and also help former inmates when they get out of prison.

 Statewide for the week of August 2, 2019

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.)
  • Olney - WUSI 90.3 (Sundays 6-7 a.m.)
  • Rockford/DeKalb – WNIJ 89.5 (Saturdays 6-7 a.m., Sundays 6-7 p.m.)
  • 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.)

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