Champaign City Council To Consider Police Bodycams
The Champaign City Council explores the idea of body cameras for its police officers at study session Tuesday night.
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Democratic National Convention; New Zika Virus Research; 17-Year-Old Fashion Designer
On the 21st: We'll talked about the Democratic National convention and got an overview of politics in Illinois. Plus, we spoke with researchers about a new research study out today that may lead to the development of better diagnostic tools for Zika infection. And, a teenage fashion designer shares how she turned her passion into a business.
Top-Ranking GOP Illinois State Lawmaker Ron Sandack Resigns
Top-ranking Republican state Rep. Ron Sandack from suburban Chicago says he is resigning from the Illinois House, citing "cyber security issues.''
Democrats Begin DNC Divided In The City Of Brotherly Love
Republicans had their turn last week in Cleveland; now it’s Democrats' turn. Illinois’ delegates to the Democratic National Convention are in Philadelphia, where they’re set to nominate Hillary Clinton for President.
Governor Rauner Vetoes Pay Hikes For Construction, Home Healthcare Workers
Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed legistlation that would tie the prevailing wage on public construction projects to the nearest union-worker wage agreement. Rauner also vetoed bills affecting in-home care workers.