In Second Debate, Candidates Pull No Punches
The major party candidates for Illinois governor met for the second of three debates Wednesday night, and both men stuck mostly to the same attacks they’ve making for months.
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Initiative Aims To Close The State’s ‘Graduation Gap’
The nonprofit Partnership for College Completion’s Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative asks schools to develop a plan to increase graduation rates among students who are low-income, first generation or students of color.
Where Do Illinois Candidates Stand On Student Debt?
Jeff Martin, a high school admission advisor for the Midwest Technical Institute, worries about the amount of college debt facing the students he talks to for a living. He should know because he was in their shoes once. Martin said he travels to high schools to talk to students about college and career choices.
Illinois EPA Calls On Attorney General to Shut Down Sterigenics Willowbrook Plant
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is asking the Attorney General’s office to temporarily shut down a Chicago-area chemical plant. The agency says that plant is releasing an illegal amount of cancer-causing fumes into the air.
Enthusiasm Among Illinois Democrats More Than Double What It Was In 2014: Poll
A new poll shows Illinois Democrats are far more enthusiastic about voting in this fall’s election than Republicans.
September Flash Index Shows Illinois’ Continued Economic Growth
The rate of growth for the Illinois economy is up for the third month in a row, according to the University of Illinois Flash Index.
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Protestors Call On News-Gazette To Add Women To Editorial Board After Controversial Cartoon
Speaking at a rally, state Rep. Carol Ammons and Democratic County Board candidates, including Tanisha King Taylor and Mike Ingram, called on the News-Gazette to add women to its all-male editorial board, which they said could have prevented the publication of the cartoon.
Illinois Issues: Budget Suggestions For The Winning Candidate For Governor
While debating, candidates offered no concrete suggestions for addressing fiscal problems but possibilities exist.
Ask The Newsroom: The State Of State Parks
Recently, we received a question from Mark Porter, who wanted to know more about the state of state parks in Illinois. Mark asked, “What is the governor doing to protect our natural resources in Illinois and what is being done to support the State Parks and county forest preserves?”
Why Your Sense Of Smell Could Be A Clue To Alzheimer’s Disease
Your sense of smell may give doctors early clues as to whether you’ll deal with Alzheimer’s disease. Since there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focused on ways to identify early signs and create treatments before dementia sets in.
