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On the 21st: On Mother’s Day, Chicago writer Barbara Mahany says we shouldn’t just celebrate mothers, but the act of mothering. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Chicago-based Muslim fashion bloggers.
With Illinois lawmakers struggling to agree on a state budget, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed a contingency plan, for dentists. Many dentists who treat state employees have not been getting paid for their work.
The "Parks and Recreation" actor remembers fondly his time on the University of Illinois Urbana campus. He will speak to 2017 graduates Saturday at Memorial Stadium on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
The executive director of Champaign County Health Care Consumers is challenging Congressman Rodney Davis to a debate about health care issues.
Lennhoff is unhappy with Davis’ support for the American Health Care Act, the Republican replacement for Obamacare, which passed the house last week.
On the 21st: After months of waiting on a life-or-death decision, retired coal miners wondering whether Congress will continue their health insurance have finally received an answer. We also learn about a new art exhibit featuring works by Chicago police officers, discuss citizenship and immigration, and explore the history and purpose of presidential libraries.
