Statewide: Illinois efforts to make higher education more affordable

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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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.

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Statewide: Illinois efforts to make higher education more affordable

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Statewide: A mother turns grief into activism 50:29

3 days ago50:29

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Sheila Lockwood of McHenry lost her son Austin in a 2018 car crash. The person at the wheel was drunk.

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Statewide: The rise of religious vaccine exemptions 50:34

10 days ago50:34

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The increase comes amid more skepticism of science and government, fueled by the evangelical far right.

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Statewide: The 100th anniversary of the Tri-State Tornado 50:29

17 days ago50:29

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The deadliest tornado in U.S. history killed nearly 700 people across parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana.

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Statewide: Punishing the abused 50:15

24 days ago50:15

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An Illinois law puts domestic violence survivors in prison if they assist in crimes with their abusers. Even when the action was done under threat of physical harm.

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Statewide: DEI and higher education 50:34

4 weeks ago50:34

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President Donald Trump has put colleges and universities in a bind as they seek to maintain inclusiveness on campuses at the risk of federal moeny.

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Statewide: EV's and the Trump Administration 50:29

5 weeks ago50:29

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The demand for electric vehicles has been growing. But the Trump Administration is slowing down money for charging stations, which is key to bringing more widespread adoption.

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Statewide: Counting the unhoused 50:29

6 weeks ago50:29

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Homeless residents in Midwest cities are increasingly hard to track — and to help.

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Statewide: As Valentine's Day approaches, we examine deep platonic friendships 50:27

7 weeks ago50:27

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Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked.

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Statewide: Immigrant communities on edge 50:34

8 weeks ago50:34

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High profile raids in the past week have left some people too afraid to leave their homes.

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Statewide: Illinois expands police body camera law 50:29

9 weeks ago50:29

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The Safe-T-Act gave smaller departments extra time to comply. But the requirement kicked in for all law enforcement this month.

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Statewide: The fluoride debate 50:29

10 weeks ago50:29

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Considered a public health success, some are starting to question the safety of fluoride in public water supplies.

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Statewide: Problems for the newspaper industry 50:29

11 weeks ago50:29

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More than two newspapers shut their doors every week in the U.S.

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Statewide: What a sanctuary city can and cannot do 50:29

13 weeks ago50:29

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The focus is greater on sanctuary cities as the incoming Trump Administration has threatened mass deportations.

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Statewide: Illinois efforts to make higher education more affordable 50:28

14 weeks ago50:28

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Statewide: When government and politics becomes "scandalized" 50:29

16 weeks ago50:29

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Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.…

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Statewide: Illinois' deceitful path to statehood 50:29

16 weeks ago50:29

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Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union.

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Statewide: A Holocaust family memoir 50:29

18 weeks ago50:29

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A woman discusses the story of how family escaped the Dachau concentration camp.

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Statewide: Going off the farm to make ends meet 50:29

18 weeks ago50:29

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More than 85% of farm families rely on off-farm income. They often need the jobs to cover costs as smaller farms struggle to produce enough money.

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Statewide: Some schools want to disconnect students from their phones 50:29

19 weeks ago50:29

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We visit a couple of schools that have enacted such policies to see if they are working.

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Statewide: Teaching respect for sports officials 50:26

20 weeks ago50:26