Illinois Public Media News

On the 21st: Governor Rauner has vetoed a bill that would have required gun dealers to get a license from the state. Also, anti-semitism incidents increased last year, what's behind this trend. And, on national Pi Day, should we be feasting on sweet or savory? But first, students across Illinois walked out of schools this morning to demand better gun control. We talk to two high schoolers and organizers about what's next.  

Cynthia “Cindy” Cunningham is one of the two Democrats (the other is the Rev. Frank McCullough, Jr. of Danville) competing in the March 20 primary to be their party’s nominee in the 104th Illinois House District, which includes Danville and Rantoul.

Three Ford County men have been charged with arson in the bombing last year of a mosque in suburban Minneapolis.

Apart from the gubernatorial campaigns, the big question nationally is whether Republicans can hold on to Congress. Here in Illinois, several districts are up for grabs. We checked in with reporters from all over the state to give us the rundown of what's going on in their local communities.

On the 21st: March Madness is here, and this year's Illinois representation is Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team; we spoke with Nick Schultz, The Loyola Phoenix assistant sports editor, about what this means for the Ramblers. Then, we aired interviews from our gubernatorial candidates on their tax plans upon election. We also spoke to reporters about the congressional district elections taking place all across Illinois, specifically the 16th, 13th, 12th and 3rd districts.