UPDATE: Non-tenure Track Faculty Ratify First-Ever Contract
UPDATE Non-tenure track faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana campus voted Thursday to ratify their first-ever contract.
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Statutes Of Limitation, #MoreThanMean, & Political Roundup
On The 21st: State Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined us to tell us why she thinks the statutes of limitations for sexual assault should be changed. Plus, we spoke with two women in media about online harassment, and in our new Monday political round table, we talked about Chicago State University's recent announcement to lay off 300 employees.
UPDATE: U of I Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Vote To End Strike
Non-tenure track faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana campus have voted to suspend their strike after negotiators reached a tentative contract agreement.
Outpouring Of Signatures For Change In Redistricting Process
A measure to change Illinois’ constitution affecting how legislative districts are drawn is one step closer to making it onto the November ballot. The Independent Maps campaign has raised more than 580,000 signatures in support of the proposal, twice the number required.
Former Gary Mayor Remembers When Trump Came To Town
Earlier this week, Trump received the endorsement of former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight -- one of the state’s most famous Hoosiers. But, Trump lost out on another prominent endorsement Friday when Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced he’s throwing his support behind Texas Senator Ted Cruz.