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A few things to keep in mind for your August garden! 

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by a panel to discuss the high rates of women facing severe complications or death related to childbirth. Dellimore is joined by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom from Advocate Health.

With the pandemic changing how students have been taught in schools the past few years, mental health has become a big point of emphasis with schooling. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks to two representatives from Communities in Schools of Chicago to break down the spotlight on student mental health and where it could go from here. 

Representing Communities in Schools of Chicago are Shipra Panicker, the Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports & Robin Koelsch, the Senior Director of Partnerships.

Here are some tips on how to get a head start on planting seeds indoors!

Healthcare advocates say there are moves underway to lessen the disparities in the healthcare of people in Black and Brown communities. Craig Dellimore speaks with Omatola Gordon-Rose, Susan Komen's director of Health Equity initiatives, and State Representative La Shawn Ford.