Democratic Presidential Debate: See The 20 Candidates Who Will Be Onstage
Millions of television viewers are getting their first extended look at the historically sprawling Democratic primary field over two nights in Miami this week.
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Duckworth: Trump Must Bring Military Action Before Congress
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says the Trump Administration should come to Congress before it authorizes any military action against Iran.
Survey Shows Most Kids Aren’t Ready For Kindergarten
A report released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education shows most kindergarteners in the state start school unprepared.
Champaign To Continue To Let Landlords Deny Housing To People With Certain Criminal Records
The Champaign City Council voted Tuesday night to not repeal a policy that allows landlords to discriminate against people with certain criminal records. The three-hour study session meeting included a presentation of a City Council report on the issue, followed by public comment from more than 20 area residents.
Illinois Becomes 11th State to Allow Recreational Marijuana
Illinois' new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation that makes the state the 11th to legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and the second to approve it through the Legislature rather than the ballot box.