Election Hack Hits 80,000 Illinois Voters
The State Board of Elections says hackers gained access to the information of 80,000 Illinois voters — including their social security numbers and driver’s licenses.
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For Victims Of Unjust Imprisonment, Budget Impasse Keeps Them Waiting
Illinois’ budget stalemate has held up compensation for people who’ve been unjustly imprisoned. But on Thursday, a bipartisan group of state senators took a step toward fixing that.
Busey Executive Sees Continued Strong Economy In Champaign County
A Busey Bank executive is predicting continued economic growth for Champaign County this year. Speaking Thursday at Busey Bank’s annual economic seminar, Vice-Chairman Ed Scharlau pointed to strong numbers in just about every sector of the county’s economy last year.
House Passes GOP Health Care Bill
The House voted Thursday to approve a Republican-drafted measure that would eliminate many of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act — the first step toward keeping one of President Trump's campaign pledges and a victory for GOP lawmakers who have long railed against Obamacare, as the ACA is commonly known.
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses In Illinois; Anniversary Conversation With WCBU
On the 21st: We take a deep dive into mosquito-borne illnesses with two researchers and an infectious diseases doctor. Plus, our week of anniversary celebrations continues with our partner station WCBU in Peoria.