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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.
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.
Outgoing U of I President Bob Easter will step down as an administrator - for good this time - after weekend commencement ceremonies. He talked with Jeff Bossert about being tapped to lead the school in 2012, and what he's learned since.
A University of Illinois spokesperson says they'll look into accusations by former Illini football player Simon Cvijanovic that coach Tim Beckman pressured him to play while injured, and that he he was misled about the extent of his injuries.
Even though John Cullerton went along with the pension law that on Friday was found by the state's high court to be unconstitutional ... the Illinois Senate President had always favored another approach. The Senate's top Democrat told Amanda Vinicky he plans to try again.
