Season 31

S31 E19: Illinois Legislative Update
State Senators Barickman and Koehler discuss the new governor and issues facing Illinois.
S31 E19: Illinois Legislative Update

Political analysts discuss the impact of the election on the state and central Illinois.
S31 E18: Election Analysis

S31 E17: The Rights of People with Disabilities
Advocates for Access staff and a consumer discuss services for people with disabilities.
S31 E17: The Rights of People with Disabilities

S31 E16: Congressional Election Discussion: IL 18th Dist.
The major-party candidates for the 18th congressional district seat discuss the issues
S31 E16: Congressional Election Discussion: IL 18th Dist.

S31 E15: Pensions: Fire Fighters Perspective
The firefighters union offers its view on possible changes to funding fire pensions.
S31 E15: Pensions: Fire Fighters Perspective

S31 E14: Invasive Species in Illinois River
The program reviews invasive river species and the difficulties in controlling them.
S31 E14: Invasive Species in Illinois River

S31 E13: High Speed Rail in the Midwest
The discussion centers on what steps are needed to develop a true high speed rail system.
S31 E13: High Speed Rail in the Midwest

S31 E12: Tazewell County Election Referenda
Discussions of a school facilities income tax and if the county auditor should be elected.
S31 E12: Tazewell County Election Referenda

S31 E11: Peoria International Airport
The Peoria airport director discusses the pilot shortage, regional airlines and more.
S31 E11: Peoria International Airport

S31 E10: Research at Peoria’s Ag Lab
Peoria Agriculture Lab scientists discuss how their research benefits the products we use.
S31 E10: Research at Peoria’s Ag Lab

S31 E09: Pension Costs & The Financial Crunch on Cities
Peoria’s mayor and Galesburg, Normal and Peoria city managers discuss rising pension cost.
S31 E09: Pension Costs & The Financial Crunch on Cities

S31 E08: Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois public health director discusses opioids, hepatitis, foodborne illnesses & more.
S31 E08: Illinois Department of Public Health

S31 E07: Teaching Real World Medicine
U of I medical college students get practical medical experience in the first 60 days.
S31 E07: Teaching Real World Medicine

S31 E06: Closings of Retail Stores Affect Non-profits
The Fresh Market and Bergner’s closings adversely impact South Side Mission and Goodwill.
S31 E06: Closings of Retail Stores Affect Non-profits

S31 E05: Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
The Illinois Farm Bureau explains its stance against tariffs.
S31 E05: Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture

S31 E04: The Future of Retail Stores
Retail stores are changing their strategies with the advent of internet sales.
S31 E04: The Future of Retail Stores

S31 E03: Opponents of Equal Rights Amendment Speak Out
Leaders of three groups offer their opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment.
S31 E03: Opponents of Equal Rights Amendment Speak Out

S31 E02: New Leadership at Heart of Illinois United Way
Incoming and outgoing presidents of the local United Way discuss the evolution of giving.
S31 E02: New Leadership at Heart of Illinois United Way

S31 E01: Identifying Suicidal Tendencies
The discussion ranges from causes to indicators to help for people considering suicide.