EIU And Community Officials Plead For State Funding
Speakers included area mayors, state legislators, and people on the EIU campus.
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Illinois Makes Cameras-In-Court Policy Permanent
The Illinois Supreme Court has deemed a four-year pilot program allowing media coverage at certain trials a success and is making the policy permanent.
Pentagon To Offer Plan For Closing Guantanamo Bay Prison
The Pentagon plans to send Congress a proposal on Tuesday for how the U.S. could close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It's not expected to go very far. Hear live coverage of President Obama's statement Tuesday at 9:30am on WILL-AM 580.
Illinois House GOP Leader Seeks Compromise In Rauner Plan
Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin says there's room to compromise with Democrats on Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda.
102nd District House Race Interviews: Randy Peterson
Peterson is one of three Republicans vying to succeed Adam Brown in Illinois' largely rural 102nd District House Race. A farmer, construction firm manager, and Edgar County Republican Party chair, Peterson has Brown's endorsement in the March 15 primary. No Democrats have filed to run for the seat.
C-U Mayors, Business Leaders, Students Weigh In On Impasse
The Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education looks at the state's nearly 9-month budget impasse, and not only the impact on students, but the local economy. Members who held a press conference Monday include mayors, those leading research efforts on the University of Illinois campus, and student leaders from the U of I and Parkland College.
Kirk ‘Looks Forward’ To Obama Nominating Scalia Replacement
Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has broken with fellow Republicans, and says President Obama should nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The Senator says he swore an oath to uphold the constitution, "not to a party or any one individual.''
Five More Films Added To ‘Ebertfest’ Lineup
Highlights include directors Michael Polish and Paul Cox attending screenings of their films "Northfork" and "Force of Destiny," plus the 1949 classic "The Third Man."
Farmer City Mayor Cancels Resignation
Farmer City Mayor Mike Jenkins has rescinded the resignation he announced on Friday, following controversy over alleged improper payments made by the city's now-closed TIF district.
How Can Illinois Navigate Uncharted Budgetary Waters?
Illinois lawmakers are beginning to tackle the unprecedented task for crafting a new state budget, even though there still isn't a current one, eight months into this fiscal year.
