U of I Natural History Building Renovations Resume
By The Associated Press
Stalled renovations on a historic University of Illinois building are back on track.
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Education
Illinois Public Media News
The GOP And Taxes: In The States, It Can Get Complicated
By Kyle Stokes
When Republican Mike Pence replaced Mitch Daniels as governor of Indiana this month, he wasted no time setting out to establish his conservative fiscal bona fides.
Gov. Quinn Signs Immigrant License Legislation
By The Associated Press, with additional reporting from Tony Arnold
Illinois is the fourth state to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver's license with a new law signed by the governor.
Manufacturing Layoffs Drove Decatur Jobless Rate
By The Associated Press
While jobless rates were falling in most of Illinois' metropolitan areas in December, they were driven higher for a second straight month in Decatur by temporary layoffs at manufacturers like Caterpillar.
Advocates Warn of “Broken” Mental Health System
By The Associated Press
As lawmakers debate ways to prevent another mass shooting, Illinois mental health advocates say more attention - and money - must be directed to a system they describe as overwhelmed.
Categories:
Health
Ameren Seeks Higher Gas Delivery Rates
By Jim Meadows
Ameren Illinois has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise its delivery rates on natural gas. The company says it seeks an additional $50 million in cost recovery for delivering natural gas to customers.
U of I Building, Service Workers Pass Strike Authorization
By Jim Meadows
Building and food service workers at the University of Illinois Urbana campus have voted to authorize a possible strike.
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Economics
U of I Holds Public Memorial for Professor Woese
By Jeff Bossert
The public will have a chance to pay final respects to University of Illinois microbiologist Carl Woese on Saturday.
Panel to Study Insurance Costs at Danville Schools
By Jeff Bossert
There will be a bit of a break in contract talks between Danville teachers and the school district so a smaller panel can work on the cost of health insurance.
Leaders Say Pension Action Needed After Bond Downgrade
By The Associated Press
Treasurer Dan Rutherford says Illinois' credit rating downgrade is likely to cost taxpayers more in interest when the state issues bonds.
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Economics,
Government