Illinois Issues: Culture Wars Go To Court
Recently, several social policy debates have moved from the legislature to the judicial system in Illinois. They include such hot-button issues as abortion and sexual orientation.
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Governor, Leaders Set To Meet, After Combative Campaign And A Day Of Posturing
The governor and Illinois' top leaders are set to meet Tuesday morning, after Republicans on Monday accused Democrats of a dereliction of duty.
Education Desk: Higher Ed Employees May Face Furloughs
As a state budget budget impasse continues, a new rule pending before Illinois lawmakers would pave the way for state colleges and universities to force employees to take up to three weeks off without pay. The group representing civil service workers has proposed the measure.
Gwen Ifill, Host Of ‘Washington Week’, ‘PBS Newshour’, Dies
Gwen Ifill, one of the most prominent African-American journalists in the country, has died, multiple sources tell NPR. She was 61. When she took the helm of Washington Week in Review in 1999, Ifill became the first African-American woman to host a major political TV talk show.
Post-Election Off To A Rough Start For Illinois’ Top Leaders
Illinois lawmakers will meet in Springfield this week for the first time since the election, but things are already off to a rough start. Democratic leaders have rebuffed an invitation to meet with Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday, with House Speaker Michael Madigan claiming a "schedule conflict".