Parkland College Connects Students With Local Jobs
Parkland College in Champaign is working to train and connect students with good-paying jobs.
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School Funding Bill Passes State Senate, Moves To Governor’s Desk
The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to approve a new system for funding schools that will reduce large disparities between wealthy and poor districts. The bill now goes to the governor, who says he will sign it quickly.
Marcus Sakey On New Novel; SNAP And Shoplifting; Obama Alums Run For Office; Health Care Reviews
On the 21st: Chicago author Marcus Sakey joined us to talk about his newest novel, “Afterlife,” a thriller and love story that takes place between two worlds. Plus, we learned how the distribution of SNAP benefits may be linked to shoplifting. We also talked to a POLITICO reporter who reported on former Obama staffers now running for office and heard from a Springfield doctor who launched his own health care review website.
Hulten Throws Hat Into The Ring For County Executive
Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten wants to be the first-ever Champaign County Executive
Whitman Weighs In On Retirement Of ‘War Chant’
Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman explains the decision to retire the music known as the 'War Chant' in an open letter to Fighting Illini fans, saying "I know that we are much bigger than a drumbeat."
