Does Trump Threaten Criminal Justice Reform?
Could a campaign emphasis on "law and order" derail the emerging bipartisan consensus on crime and punishment?
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SOS White Seeks Organ Donors In Minority Communities
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he's working to dispel some of the myths that may explain why so few people of color are registered organ donors. White came to Urbana's Carle Foundation Hospital Tuesday to mark National Minority Donor Awareness Week, which was August 1-7. He says there are currently 5,000 people on the waiting list for transplants in Illinois.
Illinois Pork Industry: Tribune Investigation & Hog Farmers’ Response; Illinois Political Outlook
On the 21st: We talked with the Chicago Tribune reporter who led the investigation into the pork industry in Illinois, and heard a response from the industry. Plus, we got an update on what's going on with politics in Illinois.
Blagojevich Receives Same 14-Year Prison Sentence In Resentencing Hearing On Corruption Charges
A federal judge in Chicago has imposed the same 14-year prison term for Rod Blagojevich at the former Illinois governor’s resentencing hearing in his corruption case. He may again appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
PACE’s Loss Of State Funding For Sr. Low-vision Program Due To New Application Process: State
Last week, Illinois Public Media reported on how PACE, an Urbana-based agency for people with disabilities, was protesting the loss of state funding for one of its programs. Now, state officials say the program was the unfortunate casualty of new rules for judging funding applications.
