We’re nearly seven months into the Illinois state budget stalemate, and schools are feeling the pinch. We explore how a lack of state funding could mean dire consequences at one public university. And, Republican legislative leaders want Chicago Public Schools to declare bankruptcy. WBEZ statehouse reporter Tony Arnold joins us to explain the politics behind their proposal. Plus, there’s a budget crunch at Wal-mart, too. The chain is closing stores here in Chicago, just a few years after changing the landscape for small independent grocers. And this being Wednesday, we’ve got another edition of Reclaimed Soul with Vocalo’s Ayana Contreras. She shares some lesser-known stars of Motown’s golden era.