Illinois Cities To State: Hands Off Our Taxes
Illinois lawmakers have two weeks to get together a spending plan. Officials from cities across the state are going on the offensive to keep lawmakers from balancing the budget by raiding their pockets.
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‘Down The Hill:’ Violence Often Rooted In Inequality
For many families and young adults living in Peoria’s South Side, gun violence is too often a part of life and something they’ve been fighting against — with few resources.
Decision On Sports Gambling May Encourage Real-Time Gambling, Says U Of I Researcher
University of Illinois business professor John Kindt said a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a law banning sports gambling is a big win for gambling interest groups who want to push real-time gambling.
Could Your Property Be Subdivided Without Your Knowledge? Champaign County Has An App For That
Champaign County officials say they’ve come up with an online app to help property owners find out if their land has been subdivided without their knowledge.
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Susan Burton’s Journey From Prison To Fighting For Incarcerated Women; NPR’s Sam Sanders
On the 21st: We speak with activist Susan Burton about her extraordinary journey from being incarcerated to becoming one of the nation's foremost advocates for incarcerated women. Plus, Sam Sanders, host of NPR's 'It's Been A Minute,' joins us on the heels of a live show in Chicago.