Madigan Elected For 6th Term As Democratic Party Chairman
In a move not surprising to many, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Monday was re-elected as the chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party.
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Racial Disparities Down In Latest Report On Urbana Police Traffic Stops
A report presented to the Urbana City Council Monday night shows African-American motorists are still more likely than white drivers to be stopped by city police. But the level of disparity is down substantially.
Manar Says Paying State Employees Is Common Sense
Legislation in Springfield would authorize the state of Illinois to pay $63 million owed to over 24,000 public employees over the last seven years.
Illinois Attorney General Sues Suburban Express For Alleged Discrimination, Harassment
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has announced a lawsuit against the private bus company Suburban Express for alleged human rights violations.
Obtaining Federal Food Aid Takes Time, Patience
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the biggest federal program aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty that millions of Americans find themselves in — sometimes for a few months, sometimes for several years.
Illinois Gunman Kills 4 In Nashville Waffle House Shooting, Remains At Large
Nashville Police are warning residents to keep their doors locked and their eyes open for a partially nude man following a shooting early Sunday morning that left four people dead.
Champaign Teachers Union Pleased With District’s Efforts To Address Lead Concerns
The Unit 4 school district is working to replace water fountains and install filters on sinks that tested high for lead, according to Jennifer White, president of the Champaign Federation of Teachers.
A New Generation’s Political Awakening
Gun violence protests may be a pivotal moment for the generation coming up behind millennials. Events that occur when we're young can have an outsized impact on shaping our political outlook.
Roger Ebert Fellows Talk Ebertfest 2018
Roger Ebert Fellows Niani Scott, Tyler Panlilio, and Madeline Galassi talk with Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips about the films shown so far at the 2018 Ebertfest .
Uni High Students Join National Walkout Advocating Gun Reform
University Laboratory High School students held a gun reform walkout on Friday morning in solidarity with other nationwide protests.
