Illinois governor gave an update on the States Coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by his sister former commerce secretary who spoke about efforts to raise money in her capacity as chair of the illinois covid19 relief fund. We will also hear from senator richard durbin. Good afternoon to everybody who is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those joining us on television, radio or streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and press working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. I want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state that are joining forces today to come back hunger and shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary. Secretary is here to talk about the essential role in our response to covid19. And maintaining the continuity of Hum
Anger on the streets of chin a day after the president announced tougher measures against violence. And the human cost of u. S. Airstrikes targeting al shabaab Rights Groups say a growing number of civilians are being killed in somalia. And the Us Supreme Court has delivered a landmark woman on a disputed religious site thats announced a piece of land in iowa and the state of all that but the issue will be handed over to a government appointed board of trustees for construction for construction of a hindu temple and an alternative piece of land will be set aside for muslims to build a mosque when large crowds of people have gathered outside the courthouse waiting for the result both hindus and muslims claim the land where a 16th century mosque was destroyed by ultra right hindus and. 992 thousands of troops have been deployed in iowa the end security has been increased across the country well lets go to our correspondent on child border now shes joining us live from the capital new del
Anniversary of journalism education at drake. In 1919, since 1919, our program has been characterized by service to our profession and our community. We are proud to continue that tradition by cohosting the conversation tonight about Climate Change with experts who are on the front lines of this pressing public issue. This event is brought to you through a collaboration between Drake University and a philanthropic refunded free service for journalists based at the American Association for the advancement of science in washington, d. C. They connect reporters to scientists in order to promote more credible, accurate, researchbased news stories. We are just wrapping up a 2. 5 day boot camp at drake in which political journalists from around the country received briefings from experts on science issues that will be prominent in the president ial campaign. I would like to acknowledge and thank Drake Universitys academic leader in the front row, who is herself a scientist. Also, former Wash
Medal of freedom to former Boston Celtics star bob cousy. Hall a member of the nba of fame. He played for the celtics in the 1950s and 1960s and went on to coach at Boston College. He is credited with organizing the first union of the four sports leagues in north america. Pres. Trump this is an exciting day. We love champions. Inis wonderful to have you the oval office with your family and friends. Thank you very much and thank you all for being here in the oval office on this joyous occasion. Toay, it is my privilege present our nations highest civilian honor to a beloved basketball champion and a true american original, robert cousy commonly known as abu z. Bob, congratulations on receiving the president ial medal of freedom, the highest award you can receive. We have the president ial medal of freedom and we have the congressional medal of honor. For military and it is great to be with you. We are grateful to be joined by senator joe manchin and his wife gail. Up a while ago suggest
I am pleased to introduce todays forum, a conversation on the emerging role of statewide debate commissions. The Ohio Association of broadcasters is the association of local radio and television stations here in ohio and we have been involved with the Ohio Debate Commission since its inception last year with many stages around the state during the debates organized by the Commission Last fall. Been anl debate has integral part of the american political process at all levels. ,nd yet, over the last decade debates between candidates seeking Political Office has declined. This is not for lack of effort as community and civic groups including the city club as well as television stations and other media organizations have organized the debates only to have candidates often incumbents turned down invitations, refusing to debate their opponents or desiring highly choreographed debates in front of their supporters. In 2006, the city club famously gubernatorial candidates after their refusal to