University Presidents Rally Behind Exclusive Pension Plan
By Brian Mackey
The presidents of Illinois’ public universities are rallying behind a plan intended to bolster the pension system for their employees.
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Durbin: US Supreme Court Should Provide Live Audio
By The Associated Press
Sen. Dick Durbin wants the U.S. Supreme Court to provide live audio broadcasts of its proceedings.
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Government,
Law
Special Session On Pensions Convenes In Springfield
By The Associated Press
Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.
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Economics,
Government
Champaign Southwest MTD Board Votes to Seek Dissolution
By Jim Meadows
A transit district formed to challenge the expansion of Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit into Southwest Champaign is throwing in the towel. On Tuesday evening, the board of the Champaign Southwest Mass Transit District approved plans for its dissolution.
US Supreme Court Grants Madigan More Time On Guns
By The Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons.
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Government,
Law
Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
By Frank James
Faced with the threat of mutiny for what seems like the umpteenth time during his speakership, John Boehner moved to mollify fellow Republicans Tuesday, saying immigration legislation would need the support of a majority of the House GOP before it could be brought to a floor vote.
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Government,
Immigration
Illinois Senate Debates University Pensions
By The Associated Press
A pension reform proposal developed by a group of education experts has been debated in an Illinois senate committee.
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Economics,
Government
US Rep. Davis Defends House Farm Bill
By Sean Powers, with additional reporting from Illinois Public Radio
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) says President Obama is premature in threatening to veto the House’s version of the farm bill.
CUB: Illinoisans Waste More Than $1-Billion On Data Plans
By Jeff Bossert
A consumer group says Illinois’ smartphone owners are collectively paying $1.4 billion a year on the wrong data plans.
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Consumer issues,
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Georgetown Council Agrees to Sell Water For Coal Mine
by Sean Powers
The Indiana-based company, Sunrise Coal, has entered into an agreement with the city of Georgetown to purchase raw water at the Bulldog Mine in Vermilion County that can be used to wash the coal.