All articles tagged Rauner

On the 21st: Governor Rauner has vetoed a bill that would have required gun dealers to get a license from the state. Also, anti-semitism incidents increased last year, what's behind this trend. And, on national Pi Day, should we be feasting on sweet or savory? But first, students across Illinois walked out of schools this morning to demand better gun control. We talk to two high schoolers and organizers about what's next.  

On The 21st: What the Thompson Center means to Chicago and Illinois, and why it might be on its way out. Plus, why soybeans have become the most harvested crop in America. But first, the deadline for filing petitions to run for office was Monday. We'll tell you who's in and who's out.

On The 21st: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act and signing up for health insurance come Nov 1. Plus, the latest in state politics and tips for keeping your pumpkin looking fresh through October. 

On the 21st: Host Niala Boodhoo returns to the show and discusses her experience with breast cancer. Plus, we learn about a weed killer that’s damaging Illinois crops, and NBC reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins us for the latest in state politics news. 

On the 21st: What science tells us about building a relationship that lasts. Plus, five Head Start programs in Illinois will get a total of nearly $12 million from the federal government, and we check in with PolitiFact Illinois about whether the state budget is out of balance.