Senate GOP Tax Bill Hits Speed Bump Over Deficits
Senate Republicans ran into a speed bump Thursday evening in their quest to pass a tax overhaul by the weekend, over concerns that the bill could fall far short of GOP promises of economic growth.
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Anti-Abortion Forces File Lawsuit Against Abortion Funding Law
A group of state lawmakers and anti-abortion groups filed suit against the state of Illinois Thursday. The Thomas More Society filed the suit, which is aimed at blocking a new law that will allow state money to pay for some abortions.
State Farm Raising Homeowner Rates; Global CO2 Emissions Rise; Holiday Tech Gifts
On The 21st: What's driving the increases in auto and homeowner insurance? Plus, why carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on the rise again, and a few holiday gift ideas for the tech-savvy loved one in your life.
Boosting The Illinois Economy With Workforce Education
Governor Bruce Rauner joined Japan's Consul General to the Midwest at Rend Lake College for a workforce and education roundtable.
Food Deserts In Illinois To Be Tracked Under New Legislation
Communities across Illinois lacking access to fresh food will soon be tracked. This initiative, which goes into effect mid-2018, will attempt to solve more than one issue in these affected areas.
