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Part of a potential compromise at the statehouse would make Illinois the first state with a tax on sugary drinks, like soda.
It’s among new legislation that’s meant to end the budget stalemate and bring in more tax dollars.
Indiana residents are hopeful that their former governor can use his new influence as vice president to help the Hoosier state -- but an expert warns that could be wishful thinking.
For elected officials in Illinois - attending Donald Trump's Inauguration Friday is a political event. And their presence or absence is a political statement. Several congressmen who represent parts of Chicago are skipping the events. But their reasons vary depending on who you talk to.
The University of Illinois' Board of Trustees is has launched an initiative to boost system-wide enrollment to more than 90,000 students by 2021. Thursday's meeting also saw the election of a new Trustees' chair, Dr. Timothy Koritz, and approval to freeze in-state tuition rates for a third straight year. Meanwhile, a number of students are again calling for the U of I to declare the school a 'sanctuary campus' to help those who are in the country illegally.
