Statewide
Saturday 6AM & Sunday 6PM
Statewide is a weekly round-up of Illinois news and feature stories.
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Chicago's new mayor fired Dr. Alison Arwady, who had served as Chicago's Public Health Commissioner, during the pandemic.
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On this episode, we learn about a new law that will require taching of Native American history in K-12 schools, starting in the 2024-25 academic year. We examine what it means for Native American students. Also, a report on the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools. Those stories and more on Statewide.
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With the movie Oppenheimer putting focus on the Manhattan Project and development of the first nuclear weapons, we revisit the work done here in Illinois.
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It has been nearly a year since Republican governors began busing migrants to Chicago. Since then, about 11,000 have arrived and the city is struggling to find places for them to stay and keep them safe. Volunteers are helping.
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Levees and other man-made flood control efforts have been somewhat successful. But as development continues in these areas, some are calling for wetland restoration to better manage the water.
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A national survey finds issues in both nurses' education and the workplace. It's having an impact.
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In the six months after the fall of Roe v. Wade, it’s been up to each state to set its own abortion laws.
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About 10-thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since last summer. It's causing stress on support services, including housing and medical care.
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It can be awkward conversation when talking to those who are grieving. But an author tells us it's an important one.
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A researcher with the Union of Concerned Scientists says a dust storm that resulted in deadly accidents along an Illinois interstate this month could become more common with climate change. She's urging better conservation measures.