Black women have a long history of turning to chemical relaxers to straighten hair. But more studies have raised concerns about a link to certain cancers in regular users. While Chicago has been a leader in the Black-owned Black hair product industry, it's now at the center of a court battle. We learn more about those who say the chemicals have made women sick.
Also:
* Cheryl Corley takes us to the 40+ Double Dutch national playdate.
* Collin Schopp has details on legislation that would provide protections for library workers.
![Kelsey Wright lines up her shot during a Bocce Ball match in Murphysboro.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28d5477/2147483647/strip/true/resize/880x^/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7d%2Fd8%2F943c511e46e082df1c1c019bb358%2Fbocce.jpg)
* Ethan Holder tells us about bocce ball, which is growing in popularity.
* Camryn Cutinello visits Emiquon Nature Preserve to learn about wetland preservation.
* Peter Medlin talks with Freeport High School students who have become citizen journalists.