The Professor Who Made Movies Talk
October 5th marks the anniversary of the birth of Joseph Tykociner, a University of Illinois professor who was a pioneer in the development of sound motion pictures.
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Live Fact Checking The VP Debate
Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence square off in the first and only vice-presidential debate Tuesday night. NPR's politics team, along with reporters and editors who cover national security, immigration, business, foreign policy and more, is live fact checking and annotating the debate. Portions of the debate with added analysis are highlighted, followed by context and fact check from NPR reporters and editors.
Victim Says Hastert ‘A Monster’ Protected By Child Abuse Law
A man who says Dennis Hastert sexually abused him decades ago told Illinois lawmakers the former U.S. House speaker was protected by the statute of limitations and wasn't appropriately punished. Scott Cross called Hastert "a monster" when making the comments during a hearing in Chicago Tuesday.
Kirk, Duckworth Square Off
U.S. Senate candidates Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth faced off in their first debate Monday in front of the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board.
Illinois Issues: The Costs Of Doing Business Without A Budget
The political spotlight has shifted to the election, but the state budget crisis continues to cost the people of Illinois.
Appeals Court Upholds Order Against Pence On Syrian Refugees
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. A three-judge panel for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued a ruling Monday that affirms an injunction that a federal judge in Indianapolis issued in February.
Illinois Announces Plans For $132 Million Stadium Renovation
The University of Illinois says it is drawing up plans to renovate the south and east sides of Memorial Stadium. The U of I said Monday that the $132 million project would move the football offices, locker rooms and training areas from the north end of the stadium to the area behind the south end zone.
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Illini Football Team Can’t Close The Deal In Lincoln
Illinois is preparing for a home game against Purdue, after losing 31-16 on the road over the weekend to Nebraska.
In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts
To this day, Flint's water is still not safe to drink without a filter. While funding has been scarce to fix corroded pipes, Congress reached a deal this week that could send millions of dollars in aid to Flint.
New Teachers Contract Ratified By Champaign School Board
The Champaign Unit 4 School Board has ratified a new contract with its teachers’ union.
