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Tonight’s conversation is full!

If you reserved tickets, see you tonight (Oct. 1, 6 p.m) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. Author Lois Romano provides a new take on Mary Todd Lincoln from her new book, An Inconvenient Widow. taken in Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum by @nprillinois

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While criticizing elite academic institutions as anti-American in his speech, Hegseth named five new colleges that will pilot an enhanced relationship with the Pentagon to produce officer candidates.

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An investigation found residents being whipped, beaten, neglected and abused at the southern Illinois facility. The state recently announced a plan to eliminate services for developmentally disabled and mentally ill residents, which will result in the loss of 250 of the existing 500 jobs at Choate.

The story from Capitol News Illinois at nprillinois.org

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As we gear up for the holiday season, we want to hear from YOU! What cultural traditions do you practice?
All cultures and religions are welcome to contact us to be interviewed for Community Voices.

Please email communityvoices@nprillinois.org with a brief description of your tradition.

Due to time constraints, we may not be able to schedule all submissions for an interview. by @nprillinois

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Java Fest brings free family fun to Route 66 celebration. Link in bio. taken in NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS by @nprillinois

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Last week for submissions!

Know a high school senior who strongly believes something?

Have them submit an essay by September 30.

http://www.nprillinois.org/programs/i-believe-illinois

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The Comprehensive Climate Action Plan is intended to provide a roadmap for Illinois to reduce its carbon footprint to as little as 72% below its 2005 baseline. It also outlines two scenarios under which Illinois could virtually eliminate all carbon emissions.

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Zahrah Hill, a foreman and plumber from the West Side, returned to her construction job three months after giving birth to her son and, as a breastfeeding mother, she didn’t have a space to safely express milk.

In a matter of months, female construction workers like Hill and others who lactate or menstruate won’t have that same problem under a state law Gov. JB Pritzker signed last month.

It’s the culmination of a legislative push in Springfield to make the state’s predominantly male construction industry embrace a new level of diversity that hasn’t existed since Chicago was credited as the place that invented skyscrapers.

Hill says that recognition is long overdue. She remembers how, as a new mom, she had to resort to desperate measures after going all day without pumping while on her job site.

“I was literally expressing milk into an old coffee cup and dumping it out the window on the way home,” she said. “Just mashing down on my breasts and dumping it out just to relieve some of the pressure.”

Read more at the link in our bio or at wbez.org

Story by Isabela Nieto/WBEZ
Photos by @ashleerezin/Sun-Times by @nprillinois

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UIS play examines the argument to replace or keep the U.S. Constitution Link in bio. taken in NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS by @nprillinois

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The rare artifact, which was sold last year to a mystery buyer for $1.5 million, is being exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum until mid-September. Story at nprillinois.org

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The gloves once were envisioned to be part of the permanent collection at Abraham Lincoln’s presidential museum in Springfield. But they instead were auctioned for $1.5 million to a mystery bidder amid concerns the public might never see them again.

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This I Believe Illinois is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors. An expression of where their minds are as they prepare to enter the adult world.

Submissions are OPEN through September 30, 2026.

Details for the Fall 2026 program are listed on nprillinois.org/podcast/this-i-believe-illinois

Please contact us at engage@nprillinois.org with any questions.

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Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada.

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