AEDs could save lives — but stocking them in schools isn’t easy
Jake West grew up in La Porte, Indiana, not far from Lake Michigan. His mother, Julie West, said he was always friendly to others. “He was just kind and he brought other people in,” West said. “He was a type of kid that if someone wasn’t included, he was going to make sure that child […]
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic convention, to run from Aug. 19-22, 2024, is expected to draw up to 50,000 visitors to Chicago. Chicago last hosted a convention in 1996.
217 Today: Rockford school district changes code of conduct to reduce expulsion rates
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Today’s headlines: Faculty and staff at three Illinois universities are on strike while they negotiate for better wages and hours. State lawmakers are looking to strengthen protections for patients at state-operated mental health facilities. The state’s economy continues to grow, but slowly. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to come together […]
Students face uncertainty, join faculty on strike at Eastern Illinois University
Most classes have been on hold at Eastern Illinois University while faculty and staff strike for better wages and hours — alongside faculty at two other public universities in the state.
