David Gill Runs For Congress, This Time As An Independent
Gill, an emergency room physician from Bloomington, ran four times for the U-S House as a Democrat, but now plans to collect petition signatures to run as an independent in the 13th District.
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Davis: Trade Embargo With Cuba Won’t Be Lifted Soon
GOP Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville says despite the positive news coming out of President Obama's recent visit to Cuba, there are some obstacles before Congress will consider lifting the U.S. trade embargo with the island country.
Illinois Lawmakers Give Pot Decriminalization Another Try
State lawmakers are advancing another attempt to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana, removing the possibility of jail time. But they face strong opposition from law enforcement and anti-pot advocates.
The 21st: What Illinois Residents Need To Know About Zika; Evangelicals On Trump
As Zika spreads throughout the Americas, how concerned should Illinois residents be?
Plus: how much support does Donald Trump really have among evangelicals?
Supreme Court’s Ruling On Wages Could ‘Impair The State’s Ability To Function’
The Illinois Supreme Court Thursday said the state does not have to pay unionized employees what it says in their contracts, unless legislators specifically appropriate the money.