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The trial of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was halted Monday, the third day of jury selection, but officials said they will refile the felony invasion of privacy case using a special prosecutor.
Susan Burton, an advocate for those who have been imprisoned, will be speaking in Champaign Tuesday night about her recent memoir, “Becoming Ms. Burton.”
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On the 21st: A prison in western Illinois is trying something new by investing in programs like art classes and gardening for inmates. Plus, our weekly Illinois politics update, this time with the State Journal-Register's Doug Finke and the AP's John O'Connor. But first, we chatted with Joe Pedott, the founder of Chia Pets and The Clapper.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says the state should be able to execute those who kill police officers or commit mass shootings. The Governor proposed that and several other measures on Monday in an amendatory veto of gun legislation.
Legislators of both parties are calling on Governor Bruce Rauner to voice support for the Equal Rights Amendment. But what's really at stake?
