Statewide
Saturday 6AM & Sunday 6PM
Statewide is a weekly round-up of Illinois news and feature stories.
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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.
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While some families say it has helped their children's education, there are critics who argue it hurts public schools.
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We hear conversations about Lincoln as we observe another anniversary of his death.
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This week on Statewide, we listen to a series from Side Effects Public Media on substance use and recovery.
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There has been a lot of focus on urban food deserts, forcing people in cities to travel farther to access fresh food items. But that problem also exists in rural areas. At least two Illinois counties lack a grocery store.
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While the city's signature pie looks similar to many others, it is unique. The main reason: the cheese.
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The longtime home of the Chicago White Sox, Comiskey Park, met the wrecking ball more than three decades ago. But a documentary recalls the final season and what made the site so unique.
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A new investigation from member station WBEZ finds Illinois' lifeline program for kids is buckling under the weight of demand, along with a lack of funding and capacity.
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Last year, nine children 17 years old or younger were killed on a weekday between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Chicago.