Governor Bruce Rauner Prepares For First State Of The State Address
Jim Meadows talks with Brian Mackey, Statehouse reporter for Illinois Public Radio and Illinois Issues magazine for a preview of Governor Rauner's State of the State address.
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UPDATE: U of I Student Was Killed As Part Of Armed Robbery
Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh has announced that two 21-year old men have been arrested in the shooting death of 20 year-old University of Illinois student Vicente Mundo.
Urbana City Council Approves Use Of Tasers By Police
The Urbana City Council approved the purchase of six Tasers by the Urbana Police Department Monday night.
Rauner Hints State Workers Paid Too Much, Shouldn’t Be Able To Strike
State employees can rest assured: Gov. Bruce Rauner does not want to cut their salaries. But a memo sent to state legislators Monday warns of other changes the governor would like to see.
Medical Marijuana Growing, Distribution Licenses Awarded After Delay
Governor Bruce Rauner’s office announced Monday it has granted medical marijuana licenses that former Governor Pat Quinn failed to distribute on his way out of office last month.