How Midwestern National Forests Keep Fires At Bay And Prepare For Climate Change
A stand of trees in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri looks a little more sparse than what is often depicted in a forest. The trees are eight…
Illinois Newsroom Reporter Awarded Investigative Grant From ProPublica
Illinois Newsroom reporter Rachel Otwell has been awarded a grant from ProPublica for a year-long investigative project in 2019. More
Answering Your Questions About Cannabis Legalization
The issue of marijuana legalization in Illinois has been hotly debated for years. But assumptions, inaccuracies, and unknowns still fuel
High On The Highway: Challenges With Marijuana DUIs
Come January 14, Illinois will have a new pro-pot-legalization governor and a Democrat-held legislature, leading many to believe the state will legalize recreational cannabis. That’s exciting for some, concerning for others. At a
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Why Illinois Won’t ‘Ban The Box’ On College Applications
Four years ago, Chris Miner decided to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Then 40-years-old, Miner was encouraged to apply by a…
Final Farm Bill Shows Hemp’s In, Food-Aid Work Requirements Are Out
The long-awaited final version of the farm bill was unveiled Monday night, and it hews somewhat closely to the previous piece of massive legislation —…
New Report Says Illinois Schools Need More Sexual Violence Response Guidelines
A new report says Illinois lacks comprehensive guidelines when it comes to dealing with sexual misconduct cases in elementary and high schools.
Illinois Prison Monitor ‘Absolutely Convinced’ Mentally Ill Inmates Abused
The Illinois Department of Corrections continues to flounder in its efforts to care for inmates with mental illness, according to a new report authored…
Neurosurgeon Tells NRA Gun Violence Is His ‘Lane’
Physicians across the country have a message for the National Rifle Association: Gun violence is our concern. It’s part of a battle being fought…
A Hands-On Look At Gene-Editing Technique CRISPR, Which Could Be A Game-Changer For Ag
In a lab at George Washington University, painted lady butterflies flutter in mesh houses. This is where assistant professor Arnault Martin and his…
Illinois Education Funding Fixes Still Top Priority
Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and a new crop of legislators will take office come January. Those crafting state education policies say they will continue one…
Effort To Eliminate Medical Co-Pay For Prison Inmates Fails
Illinois prison inmates will continue to pay $5 for medical and dental visits, after the legislature tried and failed to get rid of the fee last week….
USMCA: Trump Signs New Trade Agreement With Mexico And Canada To Replace NAFTA
“This has been a battle, and battles sometimes make great friendships,” President Trump said as he signed the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement alongside America’s closest neighbors.
Climate Report Says U.S. Cattle And Crops Will Be Stressed By Hotter, Wetter Weather
A changing climate has major implications for farmers and ranchers across the U.S., according to a federal report. Here’s a select breakdown of the…
Beyond The Farm: A Look At The Wide World Of Ag Degrees
Fields, crops and farm animals are part of the agriculture-industry landscape, but an increasingly small one. The number of farm and ranch managers…
IL Struggles With Lack Of Long-Term Addiction Recovery Options
Earlier this year, we covered the difficulties faced by Illinoisans in recovery – especially those who had successfully detoxed, and were hoping to…
Can This Tiny House Solve Senior Housing Shortage?
If you’re a Baby Boomer, here are a couple of statistics that should concern you. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 and over. Yet a Harvard…
