Remembering My Sister, Sandy
Texas authorities say Sandra Bland hanged herself in her jail cell, but Sandra Bland's sister, Sharon Cooper, says "she had everything to live for."
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IDOT Officials Warn Budget Impasse Could Hurt Road Repairs
The llinois Department of Transportation may be wrapping up its busy construction season, but the upcoming winter will mean more repairs for road crews to work on next summer. But that depends on getting a state budget in place first.
GOP Sen. McCarter To Challenge Shimkus In 15th District
Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) calls 10-term incumenbent John Shimkus a career politician who's making decisions to appeal to special interests. The Republican is challenging Shimkus in the 33-county 15th Congressional District.
Illinois Panel OKs Medical Marijuana For Pain Conditions
PTSD, autism, chronic pain syndrome and five other conditions have been added to the list of those that can be treated by marijuana in Illinois. But Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration still has the final say.
Is This Finally The Year For The Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs are in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 2008. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline spoke to Brett Taylor from the Cubs website Bleacher Nation about their chances in Wednesday's wildcard game.