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"That’s What She Said," a night of women exchanging stories, returns to The Virginia Theatre Saturday night. Show co-founder Kerry Rossow stopped by our studios to talk with Illinois Public Media’s Brian Moline about this year’s event, and how it all got started three years ago.
A new engineering research center was officially launched at the University of Illinois Thursday, with the goal of cramming more power into smaller spaces. The Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems - POETS for short - will take on the challenges of improving mobile electronics and vehicle design.
Fresh from a trade trip to Havana, US. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-13) says he has hopes that a group formed to promote trade between Illinois and Cuba will be able to open an office in the island nation.
GOP Congressman John Shimkus says there's no one else of Paul Ryan's stature that can take on the job and work with members of the Tea Party. And Republican colleague Rodney Davis believes Ryan, who is currently weighing family considerations, will eventually be named House Speaker.
An attorney for the Illinois Republican says a written plea agreement in Hastert's hush-money case is expected by Monday. A plea deal would avert a trial and help keep any potentially embarrassing secrets quiet.
