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Thomson TourNovember 16, 2009 -- Governor Pat Quinn says turning a mostly vacant prison in northwestern Illinois into a federal lockup is a "once in a lifetime opportunity." But concerns are being raised about the possibility of housing terrorists within the state’s borders. Sean Crawford reports... Published Date: November 16, 2009 Not Measuring UpNovember 12, 2009 -- Illinois has received an unwelcomed distinction in a new report. It's ranked as one of the ten states at risk of a fiscal calamity. Amanda Vinicky has more... Published Date: November 12, 2009 Texting DangersNovember 12, 2009 -- Illinois teens are being taught the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. But a graphic video might start showing up in more classrooms to drive home the point. Sean Crawford reports...
Published Date: November 12, 2009 Honoring VeteransNovember 11, 2009 -- Every Illinois soldier who has died in combat since the September 11th attacks is honored in a traveling memorial that's on display this week at the Illinois Statehouse. Amanda Vinicky has more... Published Date: November 11, 2009 Resisting AssimilationNovember 11, 2009 -- Recent archaeological investigations of logging camps in Michigan's Upper Peninsula suggest how members formed a strategy on how to resist assimilation. Eric Drake will present his findings at a lecture Wednesday at the Illinois State Museum's Research and Collections Center. He talked with WUIS's Jenna Dooley... Published Date: November 11, 2009 University ChangesNovember 10, 2009 -- The interim president of the University of Illinois wants to see changes to how trustees are chosen. Sean Crawford reports... Published Date: November 10, 2009 Kevin Locke at UIS
Published Date: November 10, 2009 Vet Loans
Published Date: November 10, 2009 Early Release Begins TuesdayNovember 9, 2009 -- The first set of inmates selected by the Illinois Department of Corrections to leave prison early will be freed Tuesday, but the state won't tell the public who they are. Amanda Vinicky has more...
Published Date: November 6, 2009 Happy Birthday Vachel
(Photo courtesy Illinois Historic Preservation Agency) Published Date: November 6, 2009 |
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November 6, 2009 -- This weekend marks the 130th birthday of Springfield poet, author, and artist Vachel Lindsay. Lindsay traveled around the world often trading poems for food and a place to stay earning him the name "The Prairie Troubadour." WUIS's Jenna Dooley spoke with Jennie Battles, the site administrator at the Lindsay Home. She says Lindsay's work still rings true in modern times...
