Samantha Irby Talks New Book; New Species of Asian Carp in Illinois
On the 21st: We spoke with Chicago author Samantha Irby about her hilarious new book. Plus, a new species of the invasive Asian Carp has been spotted near Peoria.
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Illinois Issues: What’s It Gonna Take To Get A Budget?
Commentary: Could a reborn Mushroom Caucus be the key to breaking the political impasse that has Illinois’ financial health at death’s doorstep? The self-deprecatory moniker was coined a generation ago by a group of legislative backbenchers who complained they were kept in the dark by their leaders and fed horse (manure).
Rauner Calls For Compromise, Then Attacks
Gov. Bruce Rauner has called state legislators back to Springfield this week. He says he wants a budget deal. But Rauner is also spending money attacking Democrats.
Two Separate Rewards Try To Attract Information On Zhang Disappearance
There are now two separate rewards posted for information that helps solve the disappearance of Yingying Zhang. Zhang is the 26-year-old University of Illinois visiting scholar from China who has been missing since June 9th. One reward is being offered by the FBI, and the other by her family, using community donations.
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Delays Start Of Next Class Over Budget Impasse
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy in Rantoul will delay the start of its next class to make sure the state plans to pay its share of the school’s costs amid the ongoing budget impasse. And it isn't the first time this has happened.
