The venerable CBS TV news program 60 Minutes is returning to a topic it has covered in the past: chess.
According to postings, the centerpiece of the spot revolves around a chess program located in Mississippi.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/chess-program-creates-state-championship-team-in-rural-mississippi/ar-BByE6D8
Numerous efforts are underway in Illinois regarding chess in the schools and the ICA stands ready to help in anyway it can.
If you watch the CBS program — either live or via streaming at another time — and might have some thoughts about the show — or chess in the schools, please contact editor@il-chess.org.