Reacting To Las Vegas Shooting, Illinois Politicians Follow Party Lines
Illinois politicians continue reacting to Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Their responses are often falling along party lines.
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Democratic Candidates For Governor Gang Up On Rauner At NIU Forum
A majority of the Democratic candidates running for Illinois governor took the stage during a forum Tuesday at Northern Illinois University. The five Democrats had a common target for much of the evening: Incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.
Urbana Mayor Seeking Help To Hire Administrator
The Mayor of Urbana is hiring a search firm to help hire a new administrator for the city.
Affirmative Action; Building Religious Communities; Sears Nostalgia
On this encore edition of The 21st: Are affirmative action policies in college admissions under threat? Plus, we learn about Islamic communities in the Midwest and discuss the state of retail giant Sears.
Illinois Issues: Coming Up In The Veto Session
Commentary: A capital bill; spending cuts; bills pushed by Democratic statewide officeholders? A look at some pending questions for the fall legislative session.