Illinois Issues: What The Governor Isn’t Saying
In his analysis piece for Illinois Issues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Kevin McDermott states that Gov. Bruce Rauner has little to say to journalists, and that's not just a problem for reporters.
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Ammons, Bennett Talk Budget At Town Hall Meeting
More than 100 people filled the Carpenters' Local 243 Hall in Champaign to get an update on the budget impasse, and ask questions of State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) and State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).
Illini Coach Fired; Caterpillar’s Reputation; ‘Busy Lives, Restless Souls’; Illinois Politics
On the 21st: We learned about the firing of Illini men's basketball coach John Groce and talked about the potential impact of an ongoing federal investigation on Caterpillar's reputation. We also spoke with the author of a book about Ignatian spirituality and got the latest in Illinois politics.
Investigation Into Centennial Student’s Death Continues
An autopsy was scheduled for Monday morning for 15-year-old Luke Miller, the Centennial High School student who died Saturday, after apparently being attacked by fellow students the day before.
Illinois Fires Head Basketball Coach Groce
John Groce has been fired as head coach of the Illini basketball team, effective immediately. "Under his leadership, regrettably, we were not able to sustain the level of competitive excellence that we expect at the University of Illinois," said Athletic Director Josh Whitman.