llinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers
Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois
Beth Hundsdorfer is an investigative reporter for Capitol News Illinois.
Posted inInvestigations
A Once Dying Mall in Southern Illinois is Getting a Mighty Makeover, Thanks to $112M Bond Deal, But The Project Has Hit a Speed Bump
Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits.
Posted inFollow-Up
Staunton Restaurant Owner’s Detention Sparks Probe Into Senator’s Staffer
Attorney for Ayuzo files for a stay of deportation.
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‘The Public Deserves to Know.’ State Agency Withholds Details in Girl’s Death
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can delay reports for years.
Posted inEducation
‘No Schoolers’: How Illinois’ Hands-Off Approach to Homeschooling Leaves Children at Risk
At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he wasn’t learning.
