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Today: A special broadcast of "Still Here: Vietnam War Stories From Illinois," an audio documentary that tells the stories of servicemembers, draft resisters, and war refugees - all living here in Illinois.
The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election has charged retired lieutenant general and former national security adviser Michael Flynn with making false statements to the FBI, according to a criminal information filed by the special counsel. Flynn is expected in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday morning when he is expected to plead guilty to a single charge of making statements.
Senate Republicans ran into a speed bump Thursday evening in their quest to pass a tax overhaul by the weekend, over concerns that the bill could fall far short of GOP promises of economic growth.
A group of state lawmakers and anti-abortion groups filed suit against the state of Illinois Thursday. The Thomas More Society filed the suit, which is aimed at blocking a new law that will allow state money to pay for some abortions.
On The 21st: What's driving the increases in auto and homeowner insurance? Plus, why carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on the rise again, and a few holiday gift ideas for the tech-savvy loved one in your life.
