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Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday night.

Jan. 11, 2012

WBEZ’s Kristen McQueary provided the latest news on a report from the Illinois Gaming Board and explains what the numbers could mean for gambling expansion in Chicago and Illinois. Then, WBEZ's Michael Puente talked about Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ final State of the State address, which took place Tuesday. Also, WBEZ reporters Sam Hudzik, Chip Mitchell, Natalie Moore and Odette Yousef discussed the current debates surrounding Chicago’s proposed ward maps. And, Julianne Hill reported on a new program that is using the web to teach people better safe sex practices.

Daniels gives last State of State Address

Jan. 12, 2012
Indiana Gov.

New Illinois Gaming Board numbers presenting problems for expansionists

Jan. 11, 2012
WBEZ’s Kristen McQueary discussed the ripple effect of Illinois' pension problem, the state's recent downgrade of its credit rating and the latest on a report from the Illinois Gaming Board and explained what the numbers could mean for gambling expansion in Chicago and Illinois.

Chicagoans to weigh in on ward map debate

Jan. 11, 2012
The process of remapping Chicago’s 50 wards, which takes place every 10 years as new Census data comes in has been called a mess, an opportunity and more. A deal among Chicago’s City Council members has yet to be made and the public now gets a chance to weigh in.

Digitizing the fight against HIV

Jan. 11, 2012
Prince Coleman watches an online soap opera. The lead characters are entangled in tricky love affairs. This story line focuses on young gay and bisexual men—men like Coleman. One character tries to guess if his new lover is HIV positive—a dangerous practice.