For those living near the Des Plaines River running from southern Racine County and through Chicago suburbs, the construction of the Foxconn campus brings concern for floods. We talk to a Wiscontext reporter about this area’s history of floods and how Foxconn could affect the water levels. We also discuss how construction practices and materials in home building have changed and we take a look at this week’s national news.
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This Week In Washington – August 15, 2018
Results are in from primary elections in Wisconsin and three other states. We break down the numbers with a national politics reporter. We also look at proposed changes to the Democratic superdelegate system, the latest on leaked White House tapes, and the Paul Manafort trial.
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Foxconn Spurs Concerns Over Increased Flooding In Northern Illinois
With construction of the Foxconn plant filling in wetlands and replacing other natural areas, officials in northeastern Illinois are worried about the prospect of increased flooding in the Des Plaines River. We talk with a reporter about the watershed that connects the areas and how concerned lawmakers are reacting.
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How The Business Of Building Houses Has Changed
While a home no matter its age serves the same purpose, when it comes to construction, age makes a difference. We talk to an expert about how home construction has changed in the last century, with changing consumer demands, different material availability and more.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Astead Herndon Guest
- Scott Gordon Guest
- Allie Berenyi Guest
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