As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
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Democratic Senate candidate Sean Brown on immigration, universal healthcare, and money in politics
Sean Brown, a lawyer hailing from Chicago’s south Side is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. He discusses his career, universal healthcare, and immigration policy on the 21st show.
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Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancelation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain.
Over the past year, the Trump administration has terminated multiple grants — together worth over $10 million — that were supposed to help schools in Illinois hire more mental health professionals.
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Urbana’s King Park revitalization plans include teen hangout area, gaga ball pit & outdoor classroom
After over 20 years of weathered playground amenities, King Park in Urbana will be restored and revitalized. The plans include more accessible walkways, basketball courts, a teen hangout terrace and an outdoor classroom.
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217 Today: Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancellation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain.
Schools in Illinois were expecting to receive millions of dollars to hire more mental health professionals before the Trump administration cancelled those grants. We’ll take a look at how that’s impacting schools in the northern part of the state.
