Illinois Economy Lags Behind Nation
The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index is at its lowest level in five years. The October number clocked in at 103-point nine, down three-tenths of a point from September.
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NPR’s Head Of News Resigns Following Harassment Allegations
NPR's senior vice president for news, Michael Oreskes, has resigned following sexual harassment allegations dating back nearly two decades.
Suspect In New York City Truck Attack Planned ‘For Weeks,’ Police Say
Authorities say the man responsible for Tuesday's deadly truck attack in Manhattan planned the attack for weeks, and left behind a note in his rental truck declaring his support for the Islamic State.
Legislative Activist Claims Illinois Senator Harassed Her
A legislative activist has testified that Chicago state senator Ira Silverstein sexually harassed her while she worked with him on a piece of legislation.
Fantastic Beasts In Illinois; Using Students As Informants; Halloween Movies
On The 21st: Have you seen the Lake Michigan Sea Serpent or another one of Illinois' many fantastic beasts? Plus, we take a look at how students are being used as confidential informants on college campuses, and we get Halloween movie recommendations from the experts.