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Statewide: The books Illinois students loved the most in 2024
1 day ago · WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke with Illinois school librarian Nichole Folkman about this year's winners of the Readers' Choice Awards. Freeport is getting ready to announce the books for the next citywide shared reading program.
Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts | NPR Illinois
4 hours ago · Holidays ran into each other for our multi-faith family this week. The first night of Hanukkah fell on Wednesday — Christmas Day. Our Hanukkah candles shimmer in the light of our Christmas tree. We know that they are different holidays. But in a way, each reminds us of the power of light in a ...
Public Radio's Favorite Live Sessions of 2024 | NPR Illinois
1 day ago · Public radio music stations welcome hundreds of musicians a year into their studios for intimate versions of songs you won't hear or see anywhere else. NPR Music collects as many of those recordings as we can in a series we call Live Sessions. As part of our 2024 victory lap, we're highlighting one ...
Statewide: Illinois efforts to make higher education more affordable
Dec 20, 2024 · You’ve likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you’re putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you’re wondering how you’ll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a pretty revolutionary plan to change that.
More Illinois universities are covering tuition for low-income ...
5 days ago · Like many students, financial aid was a deciding factor for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychology student Nora Harvey. Despite the fact that her dad, who died when she was 16, had gone to University of Wisconsin at Madison and raised her as a Badgers fan, she chose the option that wouldn’t saddle her with debt.
Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you …
2 days ago · So you want to take a break from drinking alcohol. Maybe it's your New Year's resolution. Or maybe you just want a clearer mind, a stronger body and, yeah, fewer hangovers! Whatever your reason may be, Life Kit is here to help. Staying sober (or soberish if you're doing "damp" January) for a whole ...
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Dec 17, 2024 · News from NPR Illinois. Prosecutors have wrapped things up after 50 witnesses were called and now it's the defense's turn.
Madigan trial to resume in January, state's future for energy ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois.