Cook County Dems Endorse Raoul Over Quinn For AG
The Cook County Democratic Party made an official endorsement in the crowded primary for Illinois Attorney General Friday, choosing State Sen. Kwame Raoul out of a crowded field of candidates.
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Chancellor: New College Of Medicine Will ‘Transform’ Physician Training
The Chancellor for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign predicts the new Carle Illinois College of Medicine will transform the way schools train physicians.
The 2017 Illinois Report Card; Jonathan Eig On ‘Ali’ Book; Obama Foundation Summit; Fall Travel Tips
On The 21st: Making sense of the 2017 Illinois Report Card for public schools. Plus, author Johnathan Eig joins us to discuss his new book, “Ali: A Life,” and we learn about the first-ever Obama Foundation summit in Chicago. Also: More fall travel tips from some of our listeners.
CHART: How The Tax Overhaul Would Affect You
House Republicans have put forward their first stab at a tax overhaul bill, and while some parts have been long-promised — fewer brackets, a steep corporate tax cut — there were a few surprises, like the fact that the new bill doesn't touch 401(k) savings rules.
ISBE Report Card Data Show Area High Schools Close In Graduation Rate, Disparities Elsewhere
Champaign County high schools show a wide range of results in test scores, low income students, and funding sources, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.