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Season 30 Episode 4 | 26m 41s
The executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association discusses weapons in the aftermath of the Las Vegan shooting. Richard Pearson says the ISRA cannot support any legislation that would further restrict gun ownership. He believes there needs to be more focus on mental health and illegal drugs.
Aired: 10/04/17
Video has closed captioning.S30 E34: Education - Live Town Hall
Education will be disused during this special live Town Hall.
S30 E33: 47 Years of Leadership at WTVP
Channel 47 celebrates 47 years of broadcasting by visiting with its only three CEOs.
S30 E32: Assuring Local Water Supplies
The panel discusses methods of monitoring municipal water supplies to assure quality.
S30 E31: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes
Guests discuss the conversion of farmland to a wetlands area in Putnam County.
S30 E30: Women in the Workplace
Guests discuss discrimination and inequities between women and men in the workplace.
S30 E29: Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the Caregiver
A discussion on dementia and Alzheimer’s, the indicators and help for caregivers.
S30 E28: Equal Rights Amendment Redux
Proponents discuss the need for the Equal Rights Amendment and its chances of passage.
S30 E27: Illinois Legislative Update
Illinois legislators discuss the budget, capital bill, redistricting and gun issues.
S30 E26: Illinois Department of Corrections Director
The Department of Corrections Director discusses issues facing the Illinois prison system.
S30 E25: Young People Solving Community Problems
The 1000# Project involves five teams identifying and finding solutions to local issues.
S30 E24: Shall the City of Peoria Buy the Water Company
A discussion of pros and cons of a possible City of Peoria buyout of the water company.
S30 E23: Challenges of Rural Population Decline
This program addresses the changes rural counties must make as population declines.
