House Republicans Stick With Rauner On ‘Right To Work’ Veto
Gov. Bruce Rauner is declaring victory after the House failed to override a key veto. The bill was a priority of organized labor.
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General Assembly Tackles Sexual Harassment Measures During Veto Session
With the final week of veto session underway, the Illinois General Assembly took action meant to address sexual harassment at the state Capitol.
In Backlash To Trump, Democrat Ralph Northam Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
Democrat Ralph Northam has easily won the Virginia governor's race, defeating Republican Ed Gillespie in a stinging rebuke to President Trump.
Election Night: New Jersey And Virginia Governors Races
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey are choosing new governors. Both races began with an emphasis on statewide issues such as property taxes and education policy. Now, in the closing weeks of the campaigns, both have morphed into the latest test of President Trump's influence down the ballot. We're updating election results as they come in.
‘Potential Bomb’ Removed From Champaign Women’s Clinic
A report of a “potential bomb” brought police to a clinic in Champaign Tuesday where abortions are performed. But the device was removed without mishap.
Public Health Presents Opioid Webinar By University Of Illinois Extension
More health care, social service and law enforcement agencies are focusing on opioid addiction in Illinois. People have the chance to learn more about addiction to pain killers on Thursday.
Is State Concussion Law A Level Playing Field For All Schools?
A 2015 state law required high schools to develop concussion response procedures to protect student-athletes from further injury, but smaller schools may be at a disadvantage.
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan Discusses 13th District Candidacy
The development officer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is making her first run for public office.
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Democratic Gov. Candidates Talk College Tuition At U Of I Forum
Four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor told an audience at the University of Illinois Urbana campus Monday night that they wanted more funding for higher education, with three of the candidates saying they supported free tuition at state universities and community colleges.
Task Force Has 31 Recommendations To Improve Criminal Justice System
The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force has 31 recommendations for the county to improve racial disparity in the local criminal justice system.
