Jerry Nowicki and Jennifer Fuller of Capitol News Illinois discuss how the organization started helping replace the loss of print statehouse reporting and how they have expanded into providing multimedia news coverage to supplement government coverage in Illinois media.

In September NPR Morning Edition’s Steve Inskeep spoke at the Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series, presented by the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies. Author of the book “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America,” Inskeep shared insight into Lincoln and the lessons we can apply to today’s political climate.

Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was shot and killed in her home by a former deputy this summer. The case has put more focus on police hiring and training.

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There are hundreds of other races that will also be decided at the same time as the president. While many of these other races are flying under the radar, some of them deserve attention. Let’s look at a few of those races and why you may want to pay attention.

A dire financial picture will test Mayor Brandon Johnson and could lead to requests for help from the state.

A federal court judge in East St. Louis will issue a ruling in coming weeks.

Jury deliberated for nearly 15 hours before announcing stalemate on all counts

Testimony rests on whether banned weapons are suited to military or civilian uses

The former congressman will appear on the Millikin University campus Sept. 30. The event is free and open to the public.