Education Funding Reform Bill Passes State Senate
The Illinois Senate approved a big change to the way Illinois funds schools Tuesday, but that doesn't ensure anything will change.
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Search For Man Accused Of Shooting Police Officer Moves To Southern Illinois
Four days after he allegedly shot a Mahomet police officer, authorities are searching for Dracy "Clint" Pendleton in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest.
Campus Groups Use ‘Freedom Forum’ To Respond To Recent Racial Incidents
Swastikas spray-painted on three campus buildings. A white groundskeeper tossing a noose on a worktable used by a black co-worker. Chalk messages saying “Build the Wall” and “Trump Deportation Force” written on sidewalks in front of the building that houses the Department of Latina/Latino Studies. Associate Professor of African-American Studies Erik McDuffie discusses these University of Illinois Urbana campus incidents and the "Freedom Forum" his department hosted in response with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.
John Oliver’s Science Media Critique; Immigration in Illinois; Migrant Housing
On The 21st: John Oliver's take-down of science journalism goes viral - why does the media so often get it wrong? Plus, we talked about immigration, migrant workers, and your family’s stories of why they came to this country.
Illinois Cities Fight For More Legal Protections Against Lawsuits
Illinois cities want legislation that would give broad legal protections to government employees like first responders. It's a response to an Illinois Supreme Court decision in January.