IL: Cultural Resources
Chicago Artist Among Those Drawing Chalk Portraits of Flight 93 'Heroes'
BARRINGTON, Ill. -- Many have called United Flight 93, one of the four hijacked planes on Sep. 11, 2001, the first battle in the war on terror…
Graphic Novel Spotlights Black Wealth Before 1921 Tulsa Massacre
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A graphic novel illustrated by a University of Illinois professor aims to serve as a primer for young people to learn about the …
IL Public Lands Stand to Benefit from Historic Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Congress is considering a historic bill that could ensure the future protection of natural areas throughout Illinois…
Legal Experts Helping IL Students Avoid Distracted Driving
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With classes now in full swing, legal experts this month will be helping high school students in Illinois understand the …
Juvenile-Justice Reformers: Lawyers for More IL Children a 'Good Start'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - An Illinois juvenile-justice reform group says the state's new law to provide lawyers to more young offenders is a good start…
Illinois Economy Sees Big Gains from Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Immigrants are adding vital benefits to Illinois' economy, according to a new study. The Partnership for a New American …
Women's Issues Missing from Social Security Reform Talks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Women's issues have largely been missing from talks about how to keep the Social Security program strong far into the …
IL Workers Join First-Ever National "Fight for $15" Convention
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Thousands of workers from across the country, including Illinois, have converged on Richmond, Virginia, this weekend to ramp up …
New Plan Aims to Save Lake Michigan Beaches, Habitats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Lake Michigan shoreline along northern Illinois has a sand erosion problem that's hindering commercial shipping and …
Home Care Advocates Claim Win as IL Overtime Restrictions on Hold
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Bruce Rauner reversed course on a no-overtime policy for workers who care for people living with disabilities…
Advocates Praise Gov. Rauner Signing Bills Protecting Women's Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Some Illinois reproductive-rights advocates are claiming a win after Governor Bruce Rauner signed new laws aimed at improving …
Where Does Gov. Rauner Stand on Trump?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Some Illinois residents are wondering where Governor Bruce Rauner stands on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee …