Illinois Budget Fight Goes Back To Court(s)
Two court hearings this week could shape the future of Illinois’ budget impasse. The cases involve two groups: one who has been getting paid; and another who hasn’t, but wants to.
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Police Continue Search For Missing U Of I Visiting Scholar
University of Illinois police say they've received many responses to their request for information in the case of a visiting scholar from China who has been missing since Friday. Security camera video shows 26-year-old Yingying Zhang climbing into a car on campus and then being driven away. Friends and family have not heard from her since.
At Illinois’ Public Universities, State’s Budget Mess Tracked In Lost Jobs
There are many ways to track the toll of the state’s nearly two-year-old budget standoff. On the campuses of Illinois' public universities, one is the number of jobs cut.
Summer Gun Violence - Springfield; Benefits of Trees; Learning From Other States’ Budget Crises
On the 21st: As summer begins, we launch a series on preventing gun violence across Illinois, beginning with our state capital, Springfield. We also look at what Illinois can learn from other state's budget impasses, and learn about new research on the benefits of trees.
Another Federal Appeals Court Says Trump’s Travel Ban Should Remain On Hold
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's travel ban should remain in effect, at least for now.