Government & Politics

Education was the focus for democratic gubernatorial candidate John Norris during a stop in Davenport Thursday. It kicked off the final day of his 6-day announcement tour of Iowa.

National security was the focus for some members of Congress during a week-long trip to the Middle East. The group, including Cheri Bustos from East Moline and Illinois' 17th District, traveled to Israel and Jordan.

Marion Meginnis has won a special election for alderman in Davenport's Third Ward.

One of several democratic candidates for governor of Iowa will focus on the budget during a stop in Davenport on Wednesday. State Senator Nate Boulton is holding meetings around the state this week to talk about what he calls "the real world impact of our state's budget crisis."

The latest democratic candidate for governor officially entered the race over the weekend. In his hometown of Red Oak, in southwest Iowa, John Norris launched his campaign, emphasizing his "Iowa values" against those of the Branstad and Reynolds administrations.

The Illinois House voted on Thursday to override Governor Bruce Rauner's budget veto, ending a two-year stalemate that has deprived public universities and social service agencies from much of their state funding. 

It's a relief  to many residents who say they've endured weeks of restless nights since fireworks were legalized in Iowa.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Members of the Illinois House will take up the governor's veto of a budget package on Thursday.