Summer Enrollment At U Of I Drops 1st Time In 6 Years
For the first time in six years summer enrollment at the University of Illinois' largest campus is down.
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Clinton Derides GOP For Going From ‘Party Of Lincoln’ To ‘Party Of Trump’
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came to Springfield Wednesday to deliver a campaign speech about America’s racial divides. The former secretary of state also accused her presumptive Republican opponent of trying to incite further division.
Clinton Calls For ‘Better Listening,’ Empathy In Springfield Visit
Hillary Clinton is embracing the symbolism of Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" speech, arguing the nation needs to repair its divisions after a series of high-profile shootings. In a speech in Springfield,
Clinton said the Republican Party of Lincoln had been transformed into the "party of Trump," warning her opponent would divide Americans.
Gun Violence, Trauma & Grief; The Old State Capitol’s Legacy; Financial Exploitation
On The 21st, we talked about the trauma and grief that families go through after losing a loved one to gun violence with a Danville father whose son was killed in a shooting ten years ago and a Chicago psychiatrist. Plus, we heard about the historical significance of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, where presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke today. We also talked about financial exploitation of the elderly with the director of a law clinic begun to help those very people.
Why Some Illinois Delegates For Trump May Stay Away From The GOP Convention
Some Illinois delegates for Donald Trump say they may not go to the Republican National Convention next week, due to the tepid support Trump has received from the state GOP.
