University Officials Relieved, Cautious After Tax Bill Passes
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen is pleased the Republican tax reform bill protects graduate education. But, he cautions it could harm higher education in other areas.
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Congress Passes $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill, A Legislative Win For Trump
Congressional Republicans delivered on their first major legislative accomplishment of the Trump era on Wednesday, when the House voted 224-201 to pass a $1.5 trillion tax package. The bill cuts individual rates for eight years and slashes the top corporate tax rate to 21 percent permanently.
Getting Guns Illegally In Chicago; Common Sense Eating; Racial Bias In Basketball Officiating
On this encore edition of The 21st: We revisit our conversation with ProPublica's Mick Dumke and his investigative piece on how people get illegal guns in Chicago. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll tells why you shouldn't fret too much about overeating during the holidays. And, why high school basketball fans and coaches Rockford felt they were treated unfairly by an all-white officiating crew.
David Gill Campaigns For Democratic Party Nod For Congress
There is a crowded field of Democrats running in the March 2018 primary for Illinois' 13th Congressional district. But, one of the candidates is familiar to voters.
Senate Approves Landmark Tax Overhaul, Bill Returns To House
Republicans in Congress approved a sweeping and controversial $1.5 trillion tax overhaul, with the Senate voting early Wednesday along straight party lines to move the measure forward.