On the 21st: We learned about what's driving the teacher shortage in the U.S. and talked with former Illinois teachers about the challenges they faced in the classroom. We also spoke with Illinois Senator Mark Kirk about his partnership with the Cuitzillo social club.

On the 21st: We learned about an attempt to keep Illinois veterans out of the criminal justice system. Plus, we spoke with a researcher who is suing the government over a vague anti-hacking law, and talked to the president of Bradley University.

Bradley University's next president is an Indianapolis law professor and 1970 graduate of the private university.  Bradley said Friday that Gary R. Roberts will take over in January. He will be the Peoria school's 11th president.

David Glassman becomes Eastern's 12th President.  He plans to remain in his current job through May 31, when Bradley's president plans to retire.  

Glasser said in a news release Thursday that the decision to retire was difficult, but believes Bradley needs "fresh eyes and new ideas'' after her eight years on the job.