Illinois has had a 'red flag' gun law on the books since the beginning of this year, but we're only just learning how implementation of the law is going. Plus, how Amazon's vast, decentralized network of drivers enables quick delivery—but also puts drivers at risk. And, we learn about the Major League Soccer team coming to St. Louis in 2022.
On the 21st: Chicago wants to be the place where Amazon builds its second headquarters. Plus, Illinois Public Media is releasing a new hourlong radio documentary about the Vietnam War featuring Illinois voices. And, some essential dos and don'ts as flu season makes a return.
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he has personally reached out to Amazon executives in hopes of convincing the online retail giant to select Illinois for its second headquarters.
Amazon unveiled a huge new warehouse it calls a fulfillment center in southwest suburban Romeoville Thursday, part of a string of the facilities that the company says could eventually employ thousands.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth say college students are graduating with an 'overwhelming' amount of debt. During a panel at Parkland College in Champaign Thursday, the two discussed efforts to refinance the debt, increase Pell Grants, and allow for two years' free community college.
