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April 11, 2019 Statewide: A Divided State; The R. Kelly Saga; Why School Consolidation Is Hard
Illinois is a long state. Those in southern Illinois are closer to Tennessee than Chicago. And the political leanings can be just as far apart. We talk with a state lawmaker who has signed on to a plan calling for Chicago to be separated from the rest of Illinois. He adds he joined the effort because it's time to start a conversation over policy. Coming together can be difficult - even more so when we talk about consolidating school districts. It might save money, but that's just one
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April 04, 2019 Statewide: Gas Tax Hike Proposed; Finding Perspective Through Adversity
Two proposals to raise Illinois' tax on gasoline have surfaced as a way to help pay for a public works program. Lawmakers and the governor are pushing to get a plan in place during this legislative session, which ends in May. And, a cancer survivor and author explains how finding perspective can help all of us during our darkest times. That and more on this episode of Statewide.
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March 28, 2019 Statewide: The 1919 Black Sox - What Happened And What Didn't
This baseball season marks a century since the infamous Black Sox scandal. Ballplayers and gamblers colluded to throw the World Series. It's recounted in the book and movie titled "Eight Men Out." But new research sheds light on the story we thought we knew. Also, some believe one way to solve the teacher shortage is to reduce test requirements for teachers. We look at the proposals under considertion. That and more on this week's Statewide.
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March 21, 2019 Statewide: The Debate Over Free Speech At Colleges; Building A Bee Database
When does freedom of speech and academic freedom go too far? The argument is playing out on college campuses across the country, including right here in Illinois. In some cases, it's pitting students against professors and universities. Also, we've been hearing about the decline of the bee population for years. An Illinois graduate student wants to find out what beekeepers are seeing and build a database. That and more on this week's Statewide.
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March 14, 2019 Statewide: Reviewing The 2018 Governor's Race; Should Illinois Reconsider How It Tests Teachers?
Despite all the focus on solving the state's teacher shortage, a new survey finds the problem is getting worse. That has sparked more discussion on how to recruit more teachers. We'll hear why some want to change teacher licensing standards. We also get a recap of the 2018 governor's race, which saw spending at record-setting levels. And we learn how one community is coping with a rise in gun violence. That and more on this week's Statewide:
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March 07, 2019 Statewide: Video Gambling And Addiction; The Governor's Plans To Raise Money
Video gambling has exploded across much of Illinois. The machines are available at corner bars, neighborhood restaurants and more. That means they are easily accessible to the people who are addicted to gambling. Is the state doing enough to help those individuals? We have a report. And Governor J.B. Pritzker has ideas to raise more money for the state. More gambling is one of his proposals. We look at that and a few of his other plans. That and more on this week's Statewide.
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February 28, 2019 Statewide: Mental Health Needs Mounting; Impact Of Electric Cars In Ethanol Country
Less than two years removed from a state budget impasse, social service agencies are still trying to rebound. That includes mental health providers who say the state needs to put more money into the system. Also, about 40 percent of corn grown in the U.S. is turned into ethanol. But with electric vehicles becoming more popular, the switch has repercussions in Illinois and the rest of the Corn Belt. That and more on this week's Statewide.
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February 21, 2019 Statewide: One Party Control In Legislatures More Common; A Glimpse At Baseball History
In Illinois, Democrats control the General Assembly and have for years. The rest of the country is now following suit, with one party control in all but one legislature. We discuss the "all or none" phenomenon and if it's here to stay. We also recap Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first budget address and an historic discovery that provides a view of St. Louis' baseball past. That and more on this episode of Statewide:
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February 14, 2019 Statewide: A Plan To Get More Illinois Students Into Public Universities
Illinois' public school system is considered among the most inequitable in the country. So, should top students at the poorest schools be penalized when it comes to college admissions? A state lawmaker weighs in with his plan. Also, infant mortality rates are much higher for black women. We look at some of the reasons why. That and more this week on Statewide.
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February 08, 2019 Statewide: Taking To The Streets To Fight Sex Trafficking; Trauma Therapy For The Homeless
Despite cold weather, dozens of volunteers bundle up and head out in Chicago neighborhoods to find young girls who are being trafficked for sex. They are there to provide help for those who are looking for a way out. Natalie Moore went along on a recent night in the Roseland neighborhood. We'll hear what she learned. Also, giving assistance to the homeless can go beyond food and shelter. Mary Hansen focuses on a program that provides trauma therapy, which can get to the root problems that
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Reporting from in and around Illinois and the Midwest. Each week, Statewide spotlights the work of reporters from throughout the region. From politics and policy to the arts and items of…

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