Behind Rauner’s Automatic Registration Veto
As supporters of automatic voter registration were set to hold a press conference Monday morning, Gov. Bruce Rauner was defending his veto of a plan that would have made it a reality in Illinois.
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Nacco Begins New Job As DAAC President
Stephen Nacco started his new job as president of Danville Area Community College Monday.
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; Illinois Political Roundup
On the 21st: We heard from Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Latino U.S. Poet Laureate of the United States. Plus, we took a look at the week ahead in Illinois politics.
Rauner Vetoes Automatic Voter Registration Bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation to allow automatic voter registration in Illinois. The Republican vetoed the plan Friday. He says he wants additional safeguards to ensure that those signed up to vote are eligible.
Unit 4, Teachers Union Request Federal Mediator
The Champaign Federation of Teachers said in an email to members Friday that they'd made progress in negotiations on issues including some school clubs and sports, evaluation and mentoring. But after a Thursday night bargaining session, union president Jen White detailed in separate categories what she called "bad news" and "more bad news."