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WEBMay 16, 2024 · NPR Illinois hosted its first LISTEN session, a program designed to hear feedback about the media from unheard parts of the community. For this first session the Community Voices team visited Southeast High school to ask students what it's like to be a student today, how they find news and how the media …
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WEBFBI investigating after Illinois, more than a dozen other election offices receive 'suspicious' package. Tina Sfondeles. , September 24, 2024. Illinois is now part of an FBI investigation after the State Board of Elections office received a suspicious envelope Friday, prompting the evacuation of about 15 to 20 employees.
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WEB6 days ago · Statewide: 988 counselors want more protection from abuse and harassment. Sean Crawford. , September 26, 2024. Sexually inappropriate calls, texts and chats are infrequent, but not uncommon on the 988 line, as are other types of abuse, including pranks, insults and personal attacks on the crisis counselors. Listen • 50:29.
Statewide: A conversation with Gov. Pritzker | NPR Illinois
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Gov. Pritzker talks with Illinois Lawmakers hosts Jak Tichenor and Jennifer Fuller. On this episode, we bring you an interview recorded in late June with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The governor appeared on the Illinois Lawmakers program to discuss the new state budget and his vision for the state. Jak Tichenor …
Here & Now - NPR Illinois
WEBHere & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.The show’s daily lineup includes interviews with newsmakers, NPR reporters, editors and bloggers, innovators and artists from across the U.S. and around the globe.Stay connected to what’s happening right now with Here & Now on NPR Illinois.
Government & Politics - NPR Illinois
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model. Jerry Nowicki. , August 21, 2024. Organized labor has been everywhere at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, from the main stage to the Illinois delegation’s morning breakfast gatherings. Government & Politics.
Illinois is seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level has increased from Moderate to High and more than half the counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.. Viruses - including COVID-19, flu and RSV - are circulating widely and the CDC is reporting that 61 Illinois counties are at either High or Medium level for ...
Pritzker Signs Climate Plan To Get Illinois On Path To 100% Clean ...
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a massive climate and energy plan into law — the last and hardest fought of his agenda items for his first four years in office as he gears up to run for a second term.
COVID’s Impact On Illinois By The Numbers As State Enters ‘Phase …
WEBJun 12, 2021 · DuPage County, the wealthiest of the state’s 102 counties, is 52.35% fully vaccinated as of Friday, while Alexander County in deep southern Illinois is only 13.76% fully vaccinated. Illinois’ 7-day average COVID case positivity rate has fallen to 1% in recent days from a high of 13.2% on Nov. 13.