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Sandy Hook Parents Urge Gun Restrictions

Illinois Public Radio — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:40 +0000

Illinois legislators have yet to reach an agreement on concealed carry, but some of them heard from the parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims Monday. The parents are helping to push a ban on the future sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Pin-A-Sister

Jennifer Fuller — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:20:50 +0000

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller talks with Parish Nurse Rosi Ervin about the "Pin-A-Sister" program.

GOP Questions Motive of Quinn Appointment

Illinois Public Radio — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:12:33 +0000

Illinois Republicans are crying foul over the governor's appointment of a state health official.

They say it's a political deal meant to pave the way for a Democratic congressional candidate next year.

Dr. David Gill of Bloomington was appointed the assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health on May 3rd.

Appeals Court Tosses Out Suit Against Garnati

Jennifer Fuller — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:48 +0000

An Illinois Appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling tossing out a lawsuit against Williamson County's State's Attorney.

The plaintiff in the case, Dorothy Frank, says State's Attorney Chuck Garnati was malicious in filing charges she kidnapped her grandson back in 2011.

Unity Point School Dealing with Cuts

Illinois News Connection — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:44 +0000

Many Illinois educators are having a difficult time planning for the next school year because of uncertain funding.

According to the Illinois Board of Education, the state cut more than 500 million dollars from schools this year.

At the Unity Point School District in Carbondale, that means a loss of $500 per student.