May 31, 2023
Today’s headlines:
- Illinois state lawmakers have passed two measures aimed at increasing religious equity in public institutions.
- A recent report on the underreporting of sexual abuse within the Catholic Diocese of Illinois has many relieved that they don’t see familiar names, but some are concerned that their abusers were not listed
- The Champaign neighborhood of Garden Hills is hosting six events over the summer at its new park as part of the city’s effort to invest in neighborhood infrastructure and reduce community violence.
- Illinois lawmakers did not extend the state’s private school scholarship program before the end of their legislative session this weekend.
On today’s deep dive, OSF hospitals in Urbana and Danville have joined others in using a faster-acting drug to that could help stroke victims avoid brain damage, but only if they seek treatment quickly.
Reporting contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Reginald Hardwick, Mae Antar, Emily Hays and Jim Meadows.
