Silverstein Leaves Leadership Post After Sexual Harassment Allegations
An Illinois state senator is stepping down from his leadership role within the state Senate in Springfield - though he is keeping his seat.
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Catching The Fall Foliage In Illinois; Updates On Puerto Rico Relief; Voter Data Security
On The 21st: Where to find some of the best views of fall scenery in Illinois. Plus, why a popular voter registration system used in 28 states might not be protecting your information. But first, we check in on what's still needed in Puerto Rico, 42 days after Hurricane Maria made landfall.
Lawyers Sue To Demand Release Of Undocumented Child With Cerebral Palsy
Lawyers for an undocumented 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy have filed a federal lawsuit demanding the government release her from a children's shelter.
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.
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.