A state program that offers scholarships to private schools will end if the Illinois General Assembly doesn't act soon. We have a report on the Invest In Kids Act, signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner. While some families say it has helped their children's education, there are critics who argue it hurts public schools.
Also this week:
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* Author Tara McClellan McAndrew discusses the roots of the Second City Theater in Chicago.
* Dana Cronin talks with Julialynne Walker about efforts to make farmer's markets more inclusive.
* Peter Medlin tells us how the pandemic created new challenges for students with disabilities.
* Lisa Philip has details on the stress some families feel when making decisions about college.