Champaign City Council Gives Initial Approval To Police Review Panel
Ten years after voting against the idea, the Champaign City Council gave its unanimous support Tuesday night to a police citizens review panel in a preliminary vote.
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Donald Trump Jr.‘s Emails About Meeting With Russian Lawyer, Annotated
Donald Trump Jr. tweeted images of emails regarding his 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer on Tuesday. NPR journalists have annotated the text below with context and analysis.
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News Fatigue: Podcasts; Medicaid In Illinois; Spider-Man’s Stunt Double; Total Solar Eclipse
On the 21st: What podcasts can you turn to if you're fatigued by the onslaught of breaking news? We also learn about possible shortcomings in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, speak with the University of Illinois alum who plays Spider-Man's stunt double, and learn why the upcoming total solar eclipse in Carbondale is such a big deal.
Treasurer Urges Rauner To Go To NY With Budget-Plan Commitment
The Illinois state treasurer is calling on Governor Bruce Rauner to do more to avoid Illinois being downgraded to “junk-bond" status.
Illinois Issues: Local Icon Shifts To ‘The Most Dangerous Woman In America’
This year is the centennial of America’s entry into World War I. Most stories about the war focus on the fighting overseas, but there was another struggle taking place. An American icon from Illinois helped lead that battle and, for a time, paid for it with her reputation.