217 Today: Danville’s new abortion restriction could trigger a legal showdown
Thursday, May 4, 2023 Today’s headlines: Democratic state lawmakers in Illinois are trying to combat book bans in public libraries. Amtrak trains traveling between St. Louis and Chicago are trying out a new schedule to create a shorter overall travel time. University of Illinois police say they plan to install a new system on campus […]
Indigenous ‘modern, vibrant communities’ the focus of Spurlock’s new exhibit
The show is part of a growing movement to heal past harms committed against Native Americans. Other efforts include a bill requiring Native American history in public schools and new commitment by the University of Illinois to repatriate ancestral remains.
