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Rose Says Repealing Cook County Soda Tax A Statewide Concern
State Senator Chapin Rose says downstate Illinoisans should be concerned about Cook County’s controversial sales tax on sweetened beverages—even though they don’t have to pay it.
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Conservative Commentator To Speak At University Of Illinois; Protest Planned
The founder of a group promoting conservative causes on college campuses will speak on the University of Illinois campus Thursday, and says he hopes to engage students in constructive conversation.
UPDATE: Oct. 11 Arraignment Set For Kidnap-Murder Charges In Yingying Zhang Case
UPDATE: An Oct. 11 arraignment date has been set for Brendt Christensen, after a federal grand jury returned a new indictment accusing the alleged kidnapper of Yingying Zhang of murdering her as well.
File FAFSA ASAP!
Parents of college students and high school seniors headed that way should be busy filling out financial aid paperwork — if they haven’t already.
Reacting To Las Vegas Shooting, Illinois Politicians Follow Party Lines
Illinois politicians continue reacting to Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Their responses are often falling along party lines.
Democratic Candidates For Governor Gang Up On Rauner At NIU Forum
A majority of the Democratic candidates running for Illinois governor took the stage during a forum Tuesday at Northern Illinois University. The five Democrats had a common target for much of the evening: Incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.
Urbana Mayor Seeking Help To Hire Administrator
The Mayor of Urbana is hiring a search firm to help hire a new administrator for the city.
Illinois Issues: Coming Up In The Veto Session
Commentary: A capital bill; spending cuts; bills pushed by Democratic statewide officeholders? A look at some pending questions for the fall legislative session.
Will Leitch Discusses Mattoon’s Recovery After School Shooting
As Mattoon continues to recover from a school shooting almost two weeks ago, Mattoon native Will Leitch talks about how his hometown is coping.
U Of I Professor Hopes Research Helps Court Determine Map Standard
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in Gill v. Whitford, a Wisconsin case challenging partisan legislative maps. Wendy Tam Cho is a political science professor on the University of Illinois Urbana campus. Cho says this case is particularly important because it could determine the court’s role in future cases on gerrymandering.
