With Insulin Prices Soaring, Some Diabetics Turn to Dangerous Workaround
The price of insulin has more than doubled since 2012 alone, which has put the life-saving hormone out of reach for a growing number of diabetics who rely on it to live.
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Justice Burke To Catholic Bishops: Let Us Investigate You
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke is again pressing Catholic church officials on the issue of abuse.
EIU Reports Fall Enrollment Gains, Declines Continue At SIU
After years of declining enrollment, the latest numbers from Eastern Illinois University show that trend is reversing. Meanwhile, fall enrollment numbers for Southern Illinois University show continued decline, but more so at the Carbondale campus than in Edwardsville.
WATCH: Kavanaugh Hearings Day 2
After a long day of speeches and vocal protests from the audience Tuesday, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee get down to business Wednesday, with a marathon round of questions for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
New Role For Governor’s Mansion: Art Museum
The Illinois Governor’s Mansion is recently renovated and has re-opened for tourists, who tend to go for the historical significance. There’s also a new reason for art enthusiasts to check it out.
New Program Automatically Connects Illinois Residents To Unclaimed Property
The new 'Money Match' program will automatically return unclaimed assetts such as life insurance proceeds, forgotten bank accounts or other benefits, to an individual taxpayer. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said taxpayer records from the Illinois Department of Revenue will now be matched with the unclaimed property program so that residents who are owed less than $2,000 will receive a check in the mail without having to file a claim with the state.
Flash Index At Highest Level In More Than Two Years
The Flash Index, a monthly index of the Illinois economy shows it at its highest level in more than two years.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won’t Seek 3rd term
In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will not be seeking a third term in office in the 2019 election.
Illinois Issues: The People vs. The Budget
When it comes to state spending, Illinois politicians are giving voters what they want. That’s the problem.
WATCH: Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statements
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin Tuesday. Watch them live in this video from NPR, or listen to live special coverage hosted by NPR's Rachel Martin.
