Obamacare Protection Measure Fails in Illinois House
The Illinois House failed to pass legislation related to the Affordable Care Act on Friday. It would have locked in certain health insurance benefits.
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Eliminating Golden Parachutes in Illinois; Children’s Author M.J. Mouton; Illinois Budget
On The 21st: We speak to children's author M.J. Mouton about his book, Richie Doodles: The Brilliance of a Young Richard Feynman. And, will Illinois be able to pass a budget this time around? But first, why do some public figures in Illinois get six figure severance packages after leaving under cloudy circumstances? A new Senate bill could limit so called golden parachutes.
Hartke Resigns From Champaign County Board
Champaign Democrat Joshua Hartke is resigning from the Champaign County Board to take a job in Colorado.
Lincoln Papers Project Shifts Focus Online
The Papers of Abraham Lincoln project announced on Thursday a revamped website with over 1,500 legal, personal and political writings and documents associated with the nation's 16th president.
Science Podcast Host Trains Researchers To Engage With The Public
During a time when many Americans are skeptical about scientific research, podcast host Sandra Tsing Loh says scientists need to step up and explain what they do in a way people can understand.