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The Republican who shares a name with Illinois' longtime Democratic House Speaker is touting a number of Governor Bruce Rauner's business reforms as challenges Democrat Scott Bennett in Illinois' 52nd District. "The Other Mike Madigan" is an Urbana Alderman and restaurant owner who says solutions to Illinois' budget woes start with serious tax reform, and reductions in government spending.
On the 21st: We talked to Cubs broadcaster David Kaplan and former reporter George Castle about the Chicgao Cubs' first trip to the World Series in 71 years. Plus, we heard from fans about what playing for a championship means to them.
On the 21st: We checked in with a Chicago sports reporter about the Cubs going to the World Series. We also discussed racism and politics with a French journalist, learned about Governor Rauner's financial contributions to political campaigns and continued our weekly check-in with Politifact Illinois.
No more curses, no more goats, no more Bartman or just plain bad luck. All of those evil spirits are now done and gone thanks to the Cubs winning the National League pennant Saturday. And Cubs fans are feeling confident as the team heads into game one of the World Series Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. On Saturday night, when the last out was made during the playoffs, the roar of the crowd was like a tsunami flowing down the streets in the Wrigleyville neighborhood.
The agency says about 30 residents attended a public meeting last week for those living in the 5th and Hill area – near the site now owned by Ameren that once held a manufactured gas plant. At least 10 homes in the neighborhood will be tested for toxic vapors early next year, but On-Scene Coordinator Andy Maguire hopes to sign up more in the next few weeks.
