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Exelon is putting off a decision for a year on whether to close a nuclear plant in Clinton. The company has already delayed decisions about the future of reactors in Quad Cities and Byron. It still wants Illinois lawmakers to approve a monthly surcharge on electric bills to reward generators who produce carbon-free power.
The state's inability to cover its expenses has some asking the question: Will Illinois run out of money?
There have been lawsuits against the NFL, but the one brought against the Illinois High School Association a year ago was the first class action suit against a prep sports governing body.
An organizer with Champaign County Health Care Consumers doesn't expect any dramatic changes with the next enrollment period for the nation's health care law. Rates will see an increase of around six percent, but counties with fewer choices will also see higher premiums.
A volunteer organization in Champaign-Urbana wants to enlarge its volunteer base; CU Cradle2Career is looking for new members to devise and implement activities to help ensure that children have the support they need to succeed in school and in their adult lives.
