Durbin Apparently Considering Run For Governor In 2018
It’s no longer mere speculation; U-S Senator Dick Durbin appears to be mulling a run for governor.
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Mitchell Says PolitiFact Backs Up His Comments On All Kids Funding For Undocumented Kids
State Representative Bill Mitchell says the fact-checking website PolitiFact is backing up his claim of spending by the state’s All Kids program on healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
What’s It Like For Women In Politics Today, In The Words Of Illinois Leaders At The DNC
Ladies in the Illinois delegation at the Democratic National Convention reflect on the candidacy of Hillary Clinton and on what it's like to be a woman in politics.
State Rep. Ammons On Backing Bernie Sanders, The TPP, & Gov. Bruce Rauner
State Representative Carol Ammons of Urbana came to the Democratic National Convention this week to support Senator Bernie Sanders. But the Democrat says she was not among those in the 'Bernie or Bust' group that would not support Hillary Clinton. She told Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky Wednesday that Clinton will 'really surprise everyone', and supports what Sanders says is the 'best course forward.'
‘Kitchens of the Great Midwest’; McDonald’s Earnings Report; Community Cookout With Police
On the 21st: We talked with the author of a novel about food in the Midwest. Plus, we talked about McDonald's second earnings report that was released yesterday. And, we followed up with the organizer of a community cookout with police in Wichita, Kansas.