The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk “No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he wasn’t learning.
In crisis, she went to an Illinois facility. Two years later, she still isn’t able to leave In crisis, she went to an Illinois facility. Two years later, she still isn’t able to leave The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with developmental disabilities. But some advocates say it’s too soon
Capitol News Illinois, ProPublica to continue award-winning reporting partnership Capitol News Illinois, ProPublica to continue award-winning reporting partnership ProPublica announced the addition of five new partner newsrooms and local journalists to its Local Reporting Network, including Capitol News Illinois.