Illinois Candidates For Office Trade Accusations Days Before Primary
Some candidates for offices in the upcoming March 15th Illinois Primary are accusing their opponents of ducking debates.
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15th Congressional District Interview: Kyle McCarter
The state senator from Lebanon, in St. Clair County, is challenging ten-term incumbent John Shimkus in the March 15 Republican primary. He spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the race.
Rauner: ‘Outrageous’ The House Is Off Until Next Month
State senators are meeting in Springfield this week. But the Illinois House is not scheduled to return to the Capitol until April. On Tuesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner criticized House Speaker Michael Madigan, saying the Democratic leader would rather 'go on vacation.'
Supreme Court Justice Speaks At U Of I Campus
A capacity crowd of about two thousand people heard US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speak at the University of Illinois Krannert Center Monday night in Urbana.
Lovie Smith Introduced As New Illini Football Coach
Smith says he expects the team he’s inherited to compete for a Big Ten Championship. The former Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaners coach said he planned to complete his career at Illinois, after signing a six-year, $21 million contract. "I don't know what better commitment I can show to everyone that we're going to be here for the long haul," he said.