Illinois Supreme Court Considers Sex Offender Park Ban
The Illinois Supreme Court has heard arguments over a state law that bans child sex offenders from public parks.
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Champaign County Board Approves Call For Proposals From Potential Nursing Home Buyers
Champaign County will soon be issuing a formal Request For Proposals from potential buyers of the Champaign County Nursing Home. On a thirteen to eight vote, including three yes votes from Democrats, the county board Tuesday night approved the next step towards a potential sale of the financially troubled facility.
Farmers On Trump’s Speech; Caterpillar’s Overseas Tax Profits; St. Louis-Chicago Amtrak; Snowy Owls
On the 21st: We check in with two Illinois farmers on their reactions to President Trump's speech yesterday at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Plus, the project to speed up Amtrak's Chicago-St. Louis route is wrapping up, and sightings of the majestic snowy owl are on the rise in Illinois. But first, Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Tangel talks about why Caterpillar might be on the hook for $2 billion in taxes.
New Law Automatically Registers People To Vote
While a new Illinois law allows for easier voter registration, the Champaign County Clerk is warning potential voters to double-check their status.
Illinois Issues: For East St. Louis, A Glimmer Of Hope For Housing Revitalization
The federal government returned the East St. Louis Housing Authority to local control last fall, a sign of confidence in the city's new leadership. But challenges remain, including millions of dollars in repairs and concerns about the conditions at its aging public housing complexes.