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When Adoption Goes Wrongnew
Giving up custody to get kids the mental health care they need
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
08-11-2011 |
Children & Families
Gambling on the Fairgroundsnew
Step right up! Welcome to the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where kids can milk cows, and cows can win ribbons and anyone 21 years and older can contribute to an electronic, press-a-button, hear-a-beep, wait-to-(probably)-lose-while-it-looks-like-you’re-winning casino king’s cash cow – the slot machine.
Illinois Times |
Rachel Wells |
07-14-2011 |
Economy
HIV: Too Many Positivesnew
African Americans have reason to be concerned about the AIDS virus. While black Americans currently make up 14 percent of the nation’s population, they represent 65 percent of the newly reported AIDS cases.
Illinois Times |
Jolonda Young |
06-09-2011 |
Science
Another Try to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Illinoisnew
Illinois residents tell their stories of need.
Illinois Times |
Holly Dillemuth |
05-10-2011 |
Drugs
All But Marriednew
Civil unions, a milestone on the road to equal rights.
Illinois Times |
Rachel Wells |
02-14-2011 |
LGBT
Tags: Gay Marriage, Civil Unions
Serving Those Who Servednew
Veterans make up eight percent of the U.S. population, but 20 percent of the homeless population. What's being done to help them?
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
11-11-2010 |
Homelessness
Anatomy of an Advice Goddessnew
An interview with columnist Amy Alkon on her career, methodology and the scourge of rude behavior.
Illinois Times |
Scott Faingold |
07-29-2010 |
Advice
Tags: Advice Goddess, Amy Alkon
Funny Greek is Also Poignantnew
The pedigree for Get Him to the Greek is more than a bit unusual, even by Hollywood’s standards.
Illinois Times |
Chuck Koplinski |
06-14-2010 |
Reviews
Kids in Prisonnew
What do you do when you catch a criminal that is only 13 years old?
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
05-03-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Making Every Day Earth Daynew
It’s not that celebrating the earth is a bad idea. But one day a year – or even one week – hardly seems adequate.
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
04-26-2010 |
Food+Drink
Overcrowding at Illinois Prisons is Costly and Dangerousnew
In Sangamon County, at least 13 inmates were released early, many serving just a fraction of their sentences. One repeat drunk driver served only a month of his year-long sentence; another inmate serving time for possession of cocaine spent only two weeks behind bars.
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
03-04-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: early release, violence, prison, politics, Drugs, justice, crime, money, rehabilitation, inmate, corrections
Can Alexi Giannoulias Make it to Washington, D.C.?new
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias leads the pack of Democrats running for U.S. Senate, but can he overcome criticisms concerning his time at the family bank and in office?
Illinois Times |
Patrick Yeagle |
01-21-2010 |
Politics
Lincoln Brought Politics into the War? Really?new
Poor Abraham Lincoln. Even in his 200th birthday year, the guy is still being sliced and diced, his every action scrutinized in an estimated 100 new books that have hit the shelves since the Lincoln Bicentennial festivities kicked off two years ago.
Illinois Times |
Julie Cellini |
12-01-2009 |
Books
Bob Waldmire's Farewell Tournew
Last month, artist and Route 66 enthusiast Bob Waldmire made public what he has known for some time – that he has colon cancer and he probably won’t live much longer. Last Sunday, Nov. 22, “Bob’s Last Art Show” was held at his family’s famous Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, IL. Bob's friend looks back on his life and work.
Illinois Times |
William Crook Jr. |
12-01-2009 |
Art
Illinois Judge Says Autistic Child Can Bring Service Dog to Schoolnew
An Illinois judge decided last week that Kaleb Drew, a 6-year-old with autism, can bring his service dog Chewey to school. The Drew family and their local school district have battled over the issue in court since July. It's the first time the issue has been tested in court in the state.
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
11-20-2009 |
Civil Liberties
