Kirk, Duckworth Square Off
U.S. Senate candidates Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth faced off in their first debate Monday in front of the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board.
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Dwindling Numbers Of African-American Players In Baseball; Luvvie Ajayi Talks New Book
On the 21st: We talked to baseball historian and African-American history professor Adrian Burgos, Jr., about the dwindling number of black players in baseball. Plus, we heard from author Luvvie Ajayi about her new book, "I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual."
Illinois Issues: The Costs Of Doing Business Without A Budget
The political spotlight has shifted to the election, but the state budget crisis continues to cost the people of Illinois.
Appeals Court Upholds Order Against Pence On Syrian Refugees
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. A three-judge panel for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued a ruling Monday that affirms an injunction that a federal judge in Indianapolis issued in February.
Illinois Announces Plans For $132 Million Stadium Renovation
The University of Illinois says it is drawing up plans to renovate the south and east sides of Memorial Stadium. The U of I said Monday that the $132 million project would move the football offices, locker rooms and training areas from the north end of the stadium to the area behind the south end zone.
