217 Today: Danville’s new abortion restriction could trigger a legal showdown

217 Today: Danville’s new abortion restriction could trigger a legal showdown

ByFarrah Anderson

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
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Indigenous ‘modern, vibrant communities’ the focus of Spurlock’s new exhibit

ByEmily Hays

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.