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Rauner Signs Budget, Keeps Criticizing Taxes
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed Illinois’ budget into law. This is the first full-year budget Rauner has signed since taking office more than three years ago.
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State Police Detail Arrest Of Man Suspected In I-74 Incidents
Bond for a Wisconsin man arrested in connection with multiple vehicle window breaks on Interstate 74 is set at $2 million dollars. Illinois State Police spoke about their investigation and the charges against Kevin L. Casey during a press conference today.
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Lawsuits Over Animal Manure Wafting Toward Meat Companies, Away From Farmers
There’s a new strategy when it comes to combating the smells and air quality concerns that arise from large-scale animal feeding operations: Blame the company, not the farmer.
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Task Force Meets To Discuss Mahomet Aquifer Protections
Members of the Mahomet Aquifer Task Force met in Monticello last Friday to discuss strategies to protect the Mahomet Aquifer--East Central Illinois’ primary water source--from accidental contamination.
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Illinois Legislature OKs Bill To Address Sexual Harassment
The Illinois General Assembly is continuing its push to change what’s been criticized as a culture of sexual harassment. Lawmakers approved the first set of recommendations from a task force Thursday.
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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Damage Incidents On I-74
Illinois State Police have arrested a Kevin L. Casey, 53, of Janesville, Wisconsin, in connection with a string of incidents involving damage to vehicles on Interstate 74. Preliminary charges include aggravated battery to a child, aggravated battery on a public way, and criminal damage to property.
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Flash Index Climbs Again In May
The post-recession economic expansion shows no sign of ending, nationwide or in Illinois. One piece of evidence is the latest University of Illinois Flash Index to the Illinois economy. It rose in May to 104.9, from April’s 104.7.
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State Budget Plan Includes Pension Fixes
The Illinois legislature overwhelmingly passed a full year budget Thursday. It includes a few plans to cut down on the state’s massive pension debt.
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State Rep. Lang Latest Illinois Politician Accused Of Misconduct
Lou Lang, a prominent state legislator, who led efforts in the Illinois House to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, has stepped down from his leadership post after being accused of bullying and intimidation.
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U of I President Praises New State Budget
The University of Illinois is slated to receive an extra $11.6 million under the new state budget approved by lawmakers this week. U of I President Timothy Killeen said the two percent increase in state spending on higher education will bring the university system’s total budget for the next fiscal year to just under $600 million.
