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In this election year, members of Congress each side of the political aisle had a different take on President Obama’s final State of the Union Address, and what it could mean for his legacy. Area lawmakers praised some plans, including a pledge for criminal justice reform, but Republicans say he's taking the wrong approach to battling ISIS.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 marks Bruce Rauner's first anniversary holding the title "Illinois Governor." Rauner, a Republican, has spent much of his year as governor pressing for his measures he calls business friendly. Critics say his agenda is anti-worker.
The University of Illinois' Urbana campus has expanded a ban on hoverboards to all campus facilities as of January 18th. The initial ban was limited to campus housing. A U of I news release cites concerns over fire safety concerns with the two-wheeled scooters.
Laurie Bonnett, who led the Unit Four School Board during two failed facilities referenda, is stepping down from the board, to move with her family to Pittsburgh.
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he will outline a plan to get Illinois out from under court-ordered spending that's plunging the state further into debt during a seven-month budget stalemate.
