State Lawmakers Consider ‘Voices Act’ to Help Immigrant Crime Victims
Illinois lawmakers are pushing a measure to allow immigrants who are victims of domestic or sexual abuse to more easily make their case to the police.
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SIU President: I’m ‘all in’ for SIU Carbondale
SIU President Randy Dunn says he's "all in" for the Carbondale campus - and maintains his job is to foster the strength of the university system.
Illinois Lawmakers Hear Arguments On Rauner’s Death Penalty Plan
An Illinois House committee Monday discussed Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty for mass shooters and for those who murder police officers. The proposal is part of a broader public safety plan put forth in an amendatory veto.
Illinois Issues: Advocates Argue For Sealing Eviction Filings
Keeping cases unsealed leaves guiltless tenants at risk for rejection, but realtors say that could make it difficult for landlords to be diligent in screening.
School Superintendents Sue State For $7.2 Billion
A group of school superintendents is suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and the State of Illinois seeking more than $7 billion for schools.
