An Unknown Takes On Boss Madigan
Jason Gonzales says that despite accepting campaign donations from Republicans, he's an independent Democrat who hopes to unseat long-time Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Tuesday's Democratic Primary.
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Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris On Why He’s Running For U.S. Senate
With the Illinois Primary coming up next week on March 15th, we’ve been speaking to candidates across the state. Fifteenth District State Senator Napoleon Harris (Democrat, Harvey) is among the three Democrats and two Republicans vying for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Mark Kirk.
UI Provost Discusses Budgeting Strategy During Impasse, Years Ahead
In the first of three open budgeting meetings, U of I Urbana campus Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost Edward Feser laid out a series of proposals in the event state funding continues to fall short for the next eight to ten years. "The amount of labor going into the planning and budgeting process has dramatically increased," he says.
Finke, Illinois Cruise By Minnesota 85-52 In Big 10 Tourney
The Illini coasted to an easy victory in Wednesday night's opening game of the tournament. Champaign native Michael Finke finished with 17 points. Illinois (14-18) moves on to play No. 5 seed Iowa Thursday.
US Senate Democratic Candidate Interview: Andrea Zopp
Former Chicago Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp talks about her 2016 Democratic primary campaign for U.S. Senate representing Illinois.
Illinois Candidates For Office Trade Accusations Days Before Primary
Some candidates for offices in the upcoming March 15th Illinois Primary are accusing their opponents of ducking debates.
15th Congressional District Interview: Kyle McCarter
The state senator from Lebanon, in St. Clair County, is challenging ten-term incumbent John Shimkus in the March 15 Republican primary. He spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the race.
Rauner: ‘Outrageous’ The House Is Off Until Next Month
State senators are meeting in Springfield this week. But the Illinois House is not scheduled to return to the Capitol until April. On Tuesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner criticized House Speaker Michael Madigan, saying the Democratic leader would rather 'go on vacation.'
Supreme Court Justice Speaks At U Of I Campus
A capacity crowd of about two thousand people heard US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speak at the University of Illinois Krannert Center Monday night in Urbana.
Lovie Smith Introduced As New Illini Football Coach
Smith says he expects the team he’s inherited to compete for a Big Ten Championship. The former Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaners coach said he planned to complete his career at Illinois, after signing a six-year, $21 million contract. "I don't know what better commitment I can show to everyone that we're going to be here for the long haul," he said.
