Durbin Frustrated with Funding Loss to State Department
By Jeff Bossert
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has expressed his frustration over what across the board spending cuts would mean to State Department coffers that have already taken a hit.
Illinois Public Media News
Stratton Criticizes Urbana Boneyard Plan
By Jim Meadows
The multimillion dollar project to beautify the Boneyard Creek in downtown Urbana is not money well-spent, according to mayoral candidate Les Stratton.
Categories:
Government,
Politics
Senators Propose Stan Musial Bridge
By The Associated Press
Stan Musial already has a statue in St. Louis named after him.
Indiana Flu Deaths Rise to 40
By The Associated Press
Indiana health officials say the state's flu-related deaths have grown to 40, with most of those victims over age 65.
Categories:
Health
Supreme Court Rejects Chicago-Area Atheist’s Appeal Over Cross
By The Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court has dashed a Chicago-area atheist's final legal bid to challenge the use of state funds to renovate a towering southern Illinois cross.
Indiana Gov. Pence Outlines Vision for State
By Sean Powers, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
Indiana’s Republican Gov. Mike Pence delivered his first State of the State address on Tuesday night.Gov. Pence spent the bulk of his half hour speech touting his proposed budget.
Preservation Group Plans to Save Old Jail in Paxton
By Jeff Bossert
A group of preservationists hopes to find new life for the old jail in downtown Paxton.
Gov. Pence Looks to Explain Vision in First Address
By The Associated Press
Gov. Mike Pence is expected to detail his plans for taking Indiana from ``good to great'' in his first major policy speech.
Attorney: Ryan to be Released by End of January
By The Associated Press
Imprisoned ex-Gov. George Ryan is scheduled to be released to a Chicago halfway house at the end of January.
Cellini Set to Report to Prison
By The Associated Press
A 78-year-old former Illinois powerbroker is due to report to prison to start serving a year-long sentence for corruption.