Trump to World Leaders: China Out to Meddle in 2018 Election

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Taking center stage at the United Nations, President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of trying to interfere in the upcoming U.S. congressional elections because it opposes his tough trade policies. The White House provided scant evidence of anything akin to the level of Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election.…

Police Reviewing Claim of Sex Video at Illinois Deaf School

JACKSONVILLE, IL (AP) — Illinois State Police are investigating a video posted online claiming to show a sexual encounter between two Illinois School for the Deaf students at the institution. Master Sgt. Mike Link tells The (Springfield) State Journal-Register that the incident reportedly happened in April. The School for the Deaf is part of state government. It…

Report: Elect Women, Change Campaign Culture to End Abuse

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Illinois’ political parties can make a leap toward eliminating sexual harassment and bolstering gender equity by electing women to half of all political offices in the state, according to a report released Wednesday by a panel of women in state government. The report from the Illinois Anti-Harassment, Equality and Access Panel challenges political…