*Joe Cahill of Crain’s Chicago shares how Illinois is falling behind in the race for an Electronic Vehicle battery factory.
*John details how a Texas judge ruled a law preventing 18-21 year-olds from carrying handguns in public is unconstitutional.
*Reporter Bob Chiarito runs through the most important parts of the R. Kelly trial as it approaches its halfway point.
*Dr. Murphy Westwood at the Morton Arboretum discusses the Illinois trees that are at threat of extinction.
*Plus, Grant DePorter previews the upcoming Green Tie Ball, benefitting Chicago Gateway Green.
