Advocates Struggle to Reach Growing Ranks Of Suburban Poor
By Pam Fessler
Poverty has grown everywhere in the U.S. in recent years, but mostly in the suburbs.
Illinois Public Media News
Psychological Toll of Banning Same-Sex Marriage
By Shankar Vedantam
As the country awaits two important Supreme Court decisions involving state laws on same-sex marriage, a small but consistent body of research suggests that laws that ban same-sex marriage — or approve it — can affect the mental health of gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans.
Obama to Host Burmese President
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
President Thein Sein is to meet Barack Obama in Washington, in the first state visit by a Burmese leader since 1966.
Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
By Neda Ulaby
Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
Categories:
Entertainment
Immigration Bill Chugs Along, But Some See Deal-Breakers
By David Welna
t's been a long slog already for the bipartisan immigration overhaul proposed by the Senate's Gang of Eight.
‘More Than 1.5m’ Syrian Refugees
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
The UN's refugee agency has said that more than 1.5 million people have fled the conflict in Syria.
Categories:
International Affairs,
Poverty
AFSCME Gives Final OK to State Contract
By The Associated Press
Illinois' largest union has given the final go ahead on a three-year contract with the state.
Congressman Schock Calls for More Hearings on IRS Scandal
By Charlie Schlenker
Peoria Congressman Aaron Schock says the two people held accountable so far in the IRS scandal probably had nothing to do with it.
Categories:
Government,
Politics
Champaign Police Honor Fallen Officers
By Jeff Bossert
Dozens of current and former Champaign Police officers have taken time to honor those who lost their lives doing what they love.
Categories:
History
Plan Could Shift Pension Costs to School Districts
By Sean Powers and Chris Slaby
The president of the Champaign School Board says if schools in Illinois are forced to cover more of their retirement costs under a new pension deal, then state education funding must improve.