Todd Henricks Of Cerro Gordo Seeks GOP Nomination For 101st Illinois House Seat
Cerro Gordo native Todd Henricks is one of three Republicans competing for their party's nomination to run for the Illinois House in the 101st. District.
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Curing Teacher Shortage May Take Dollars And Sense
A recent report has shown Illinois is in the midst of a severe teacher shortage, particularly in the central part of the state. A panel of lawmakers took testimony on that topic today.
Illinois Moms Rally For Gun Limits - GOP Says Proposals Are “Sloppy”
Hundreds of people descended on the statehouse Wednesday to urge legislators pass stricter gun regulations. Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense has chapters across the country; it was founded in 2012 as a response to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Season Likely Over For Illini Men After Loss In Big Ten Tournament
The Illini men played catch-up all night, but never caught the Iowa Hawkeyes, who won the opening game of the Big Ten Tournament 96-87, Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
How McDonald’s Is Changing; Political Parties In McLean County; Employees’ Health & Wellness
On The 21st: We talk about the politics of McLean County in Central Illinois. How are party leaders struggling with defining party labels and values? Also, we hear about a wellness study and the University of Illinois. But first, mega fast-food chain McDonald's is making some big changes to their brand, including partnering with Disney to provide toys for happy meals, 10 years after the companies parted ways.