Many rural hospitals are on track to experience their worst financial year in decades. Lawmakers say a new federal designation could be a lifeline. But others aren't so sure.
Listen to this week's Statewide.
Our lineup:
* Dave McKinney reflects on the life and career of outgoing Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
* Peter Medlin continues his focus on the freshman year of high school.
* Maria Gardner Lara speaks with a Rockford student who achieved a perfect ACT score.
* We learn about the SAFE2Help app that encourages young people to seek help before harm.