Obama In Berlin Calls For US-Russia Nuclear Weapons Cuts
By The British Broadcasting Corporation
US President Barack Obama has called for greater efforts to be made to reduce US and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Illinois Public Media News
Legislature Moves to Form Pension Committee, Quinn Sets Deadline
By Brian Mackey and Rachel Otwell
The Illinois Legislature has taken action to create a committee to address the state's $97 billion pension crisis.
Categories:
Biography,
Government
Fire at Hoopeston Tire Recycling Center
By The Associated Press, with addtional reporting from Illinois Public Media
As many as 16 fire departments are assisting Hoopeston firefighters Wednesday at the scene of a large tire fire at a tire recycling facility in the city.
Categories:
Biography,
Public Health
University Presidents Rally Behind Exclusive Pension Plan
By Brian Mackey
The presidents of Illinois’ public universities are rallying behind a plan intended to bolster the pension system for their employees.
Durbin: US Supreme Court Should Provide Live Audio
By The Associated Press
Sen. Dick Durbin wants the U.S. Supreme Court to provide live audio broadcasts of its proceedings.
Categories:
Government,
Law
Special Session On Pensions Convenes In Springfield
By The Associated Press
Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.
Categories:
Economics,
Government
House Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks
By Julie Rovner
The House has passed one of the most far-reaching abortion bills in decades. But it's unlikely to ever become law.
Champaign Southwest MTD Board Votes to Seek Dissolution
By Jim Meadows
A transit district formed to challenge the expansion of Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit into Southwest Champaign is throwing in the towel. On Tuesday evening, the board of the Champaign Southwest Mass Transit District approved plans for its dissolution.
US Supreme Court Grants Madigan More Time On Guns
By The Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons.
Categories:
Government,
Law
Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
By Frank James
Faced with the threat of mutiny for what seems like the umpteenth time during his speakership, John Boehner moved to mollify fellow Republicans Tuesday, saying immigration legislation would need the support of a majority of the House GOP before it could be brought to a floor vote.
Categories:
Government,
Immigration