Illinois Issues: The Prairie State’s Nuclear Waste Conundrum
The story of how the Land of Lincoln became the nation's biggest de facto nuclear waste dump is a tale of public fear, political pragmatism and the power of NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard).
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Jared Kushner’s Statement To Congress About Russia, Annotated
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, told lawmakers in a statement on Monday that he "did not collude ... with any foreign government."
Ammons Will Not Seek 13th Congressional District Seat
State Representative Carol Ammons has announced that she will not run for Congress. The Urbana Democrat announced Monday night on Twitter that after two months of consideration that she will not seek the Democratic nomination for the 13th Congressional District, currently held by Republican Rodney Davis.
Rauner Calls School-Funding Special Session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has summoned lawmakers into special session to settle the public education funding issue weeks before the school bell is set to ring.
Edwardsville Attorney Runs For 13th Dis. Congressional Seat
Erik Jones, a former Illinois assistant attorney general, is the latest Democrat to announce his bid for Republican Rodney Davis’ seat in Congress.