Decatur Republican Announces Bid For General Assembly
Dan Caulkins is running for the GOP nomination to replace the retiring Bill Mitchell.
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story; ‘Exit Strategy’ By Steve Hamilton
On this encore edition of The 21st: Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor shares her long journey of perseverance and forgiveness. Plus, Chicago crime writer Steve Hamilton talks about his latest novel, 'Exit Strategy.'
Rauner’s Top Education Aide Leaving To Work At Nonprofit
There has been another high-level departure from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. This time it’s his top education adviser, Beth Purvis, who will step down Friday.
Illinois Issues: The Man With The Education Reform Mission
A closer look at what drove State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) to push for education funding reform, a push that finally yielded results this summer.
Appellate Justice Thomas Harris Looks To Voters To Affirm Him To Post
Appointed Appellate Court Justice Thomas Harris is running for the post in his own right. Harris was appointed to Illinois’ Fourth District Appellate Court in January, 2013 to replace a retiring judge.