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Illinois Lawmakers Split Over Property Taxes
Politicians say one of the most common complaints they hear about is high property taxes. The Illinois House has advanced a measure that'd put a hold on them. But it's unlikely the measure will ever become law.
Timothy Killeen Prepares To Step Into Job As U of I President
Incoming University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen will assume office on Monday, May 18. He succeeds Robert Easter, who's served as the top administrator for the three campuses since 2012. He spoke with WILL's Jim Meadows about his vision for the future of the three campuses, his strategy for dealing with state budget cuts and the recent scandals at the U of I.
Updated: A New Type of Student Union?
An encore presentation of Focus on WILL exploring the legal questions around student athletes unionizing. This episode of Focus was recorded in February of 2014. We are re-airing the discussion in light of the recent allegations made by former offensive lineman Simon that he was misled him about the extent of his injuries. This show covers many of the issues connected to Cvijanovic case.
House Turns Down Governor’s Right-To-Work Turnaround
Illinois Democrats have knocked one of the new Republican governor's top priorities down to an easy defeat. The Illinois House yesterday voted against Bruce Rauner's notion of local right-to-work zones. The issue is highly contentious on its own. But a broader division was also at play.Before we get to the right-to-work debate, it's important to rewind some.