Prisoner Files Abuse Lawsuit Against Ill. Department Of Corrections
An Illinois prisoner says he was physically and sexually abused by guards at a state prison, and his attorneys say he’s not alone.
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AP Source: Rep. Schock Under Federal Investigation
A person familiar with the case tells The Associated Press that the Justice Department is formally investigating whether Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois, who has submitted his resignation, committed crimes with his office expenditures and business dealings.
Latvian Ambassador Bullish On EU; Not Worried About Russia, Greece
Ambassador Andris Razāns has served as the Latvian ambassador to the United States and Mexico since July of 2012 and 2013 respectively. He spoke with Illinois Public Media about the challenges facing the European Union, particularly Greece’s debt problems and Russian aggression and about how Latvia gained its independence through song.
State To Divert “Fair-Share” Fees From Unions
A Rauner administration memo obtained by the AP instructs state agencies to begin diverting "fair share" fees from nonunion members' paychecks away from unions.
University Presidents Plead Case Before Senate Committee
A week after a House committee heard testimony from university presidents on Gov. Rauner's proposed cuts, state senators heard from administrators, including U of I President Bob Easter.