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Democratic lawmakers mostly support the proposal, but have concerns about higher education funding. Republicans have concern about increases in taxes and increased spending.

Democrats are leveraging Department of Homeland Security funding to try and force reforms on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said Republicans need to come to the negotiating table.

The two came together at Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University for a question-and-answer session moderated by WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, in the first of a series of Democracy Dialogues.

Illinois municipalities face confusion on whether the Illinois election code allows for the implementation of ranked choice voting. Illinois lawmakers introduced a bill that would clarify how local governments can implement ranked choice voting.

The parent company of Luther Oaks retirement community in Bloomington has reached a settlement agreement to complete a bankruptcy reorganization.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood has concerns about tariffs, but not enough to break with President Trump in a largely symbolic House vote against them.

Lawmakers have concerns about increasing higher education funding this year, with a tight budget. They are waiting for more information to decide on a change to the funding model.

Cancer survivor Erica Austin, of Springfield, is Illinois' ambassador for VOICES of Black Women. The nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society aims to address disproportional mortality rates among Black women diagnosed with cancer and other chronic disease.

Congressman Darin LaHood is not breaking entirely with the Trump administration on the vaccine question — even while acknowledging he now has more than just concerns.

The standout basketball player from Bloomington seized opportunities on the court. As a coach, he's been more patient, waiting for the right head coaching job to come along.