Remembering My Sister, Sandy
Texas authorities say Sandra Bland hanged herself in her jail cell, but Sandra Bland's sister, Sharon Cooper, says "she had everything to live for."
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IDOT Officials Warn Budget Impasse Could Hurt Road Repairs
The llinois Department of Transportation may be wrapping up its busy construction season, but the upcoming winter will mean more repairs for road crews to work on next summer. But that depends on getting a state budget in place first.
GOP Sen. McCarter To Challenge Shimkus In 15th District
Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) calls 10-term incumenbent John Shimkus a career politician who's making decisions to appeal to special interests. The Republican is challenging Shimkus in the 33-county 15th Congressional District.
Illinois Panel OKs Medical Marijuana For Pain Conditions
PTSD, autism, chronic pain syndrome and five other conditions have been added to the list of those that can be treated by marijuana in Illinois. But Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration still has the final say.
Is This Finally The Year For The Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs are in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 2008. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline spoke to Brett Taylor from the Cubs website Bleacher Nation about their chances in Wednesday's wildcard game.
What Are Area Republicans In The House Looking For In A New Speaker?
The House Republican Conference is scheduled to select its candidate for speaker Thursday to replace John Boehner, who’s leaving Congress at the end of the month. The rifts in the Republican party that led to Boehner's departure are reflected in the thinking of House Republicans from Illinois and neighboring Missouri.
Single Mom Fights Child Care Cuts; But Who’s Listening?
Low-income, working parents are fighting to once again get help from the state for childcare. Since July, Illinois has drastically reduced who's eligible for the state's daycare assistance program. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner made the change, he says, to save money.
Hospitals Still Don’t Give Moms Enough Support For Breast-Feeding
Although an increasing number of U.S. hospitals and other birthing centers now encourage women to breast-feed and teach them how, other common practices by staff hinder moms from sticking with it.
U Of I Prof’s Research Led To Nobel Prize In Physics
U of I Physics Professor Mark Neubauer earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where his research nearly 15 years ago played a role in this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded to scientists from Canada and Japan Tuesday.
Amid Budget Impasse, Universities Hurting But See Some Good In Rauner Plan
Illinois public colleges and universities have become collateral damage in the state’s months-long budget impasse, fueled by political stalemate between Illinois’ Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratically controlled General Assembly. Rauner says he’s willing to consider more state revenue to pay for support to items like public colleges and universities…but only if the Democratically controlled General Assembly passes his pro-business, union-weakening “Turnaround Agenda “ first.
