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An overhaul of the retirement benefits Illinois gives state employees, public school teachers and university workers has been the subject of talks between state leaders in recent months. Gov. Bruce Rauner said so Wednesday, but he sounded uncertain as to what will come of it.
On the 21st: We learned about an attempt to keep Illinois veterans out of the criminal justice system. Plus, we spoke with a researcher who is suing the government over a vague anti-hacking law, and talked to the president of Bradley University.
On the 21st: We discussed the business of craft beer in Illinois and learned about new legislation that comes in response to the rising costs of EpiPens.
Illinois voters go to the polls on November 8, but they won't officially cast the votes for the next President. Both state parties have decided the handful of people who will have that privilege.
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has gained an endorsement in his bid for re-election. It could help him win crucial votes from suburban moderates, but it might also frustrate an important part of the Republican electorate.
