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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the Illinois Capitol to highlight the findings of a new report on state funding for public universities. She was the co-chair of the commission that found Illinois underfunds public universities by about $1.4 billion.

State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion

The body was formed by the General Assembly in 2021 to consider a new funding formula.

Bloomington mayor hopes to approach council applicants for other board vacancies

Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe says there were a lot of applications for a vacant second ward city council seat filled this week, and some of those candidates could fill open seats on boards and commissions.

Former sheriff's deputy Shannon McManus looks out over the data center project construction site in Boyce, La., last month. He's one of the local residents who has objected to nondisclosure agreements that kept negotiations for the project from the public.

NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers

Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.

The committees intended to combat gerrymandering can look very different per state

More states have adopted redistricting commissions as an antidote to gerrymandering over the past decade. Depending on the state, commissions look and function very differently. Are they working?

An election law expert weighs in on Trump's effort to reshape our democracy

Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair elections.

Bill Cosby performs during a November 2014 show at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Fla.

Bill Cosby Allegations At Center Of Pennsylvania DA Race

Sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby are now part of a political campaign. In a race for district attorney in Pennsylvania, candidates are blaming the other for ignoring victims.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods speaks during a press conference in Ocala, Fla., in 2018. Woods sent an email Tuesday informing the approximately 900 people working in the department that "when you are on-duty/working as my employee and representing my Office – masks will not be worn," the Ocala<em> Star-Banner</em> reports.

Florida Sheriff Orders Deputies And Staff Not To Wear Face Masks

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says that "effective immediately, any individual walking in to any one of our lobbies ... wearing a mask will be asked to remove it."

The Detroit area is the No. 1 destination in the state for Syrian refugees, but a local leader says it's time for that to stop.

Michigan Community Clashes Over Embrace Of Immigrants

With its large population of Middle Eastern immigrants, the Detroit area is a natural destination for refugees from Syria. But a local leader has called for a stop to these refugee resettlements.

A 12-year-old on trial in the stabbing death of a 9-year-old talks to his lawyer in 2014 in a Michigan circuit court. The Justice Department is targeting a Georgia case in the hopes of making legal representation for juveniles there more effective, but they say the problems occur nationwide.

Justice Department Weighs In On Assembly-Line Justice For Children

For the first time, the federal government is asserting juveniles' right to counsel by wading into a Georgia case alleging inadequate representation. Authorities say the problems occur nationwide.

California's Pajaro River breached overnight Friday, causing massive flooding

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Monterey County Communications Director Nick Pasculli about the breach of a levee there amid massive rainfall, and about how the community is coping with the flooding.

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