Urbana City Council To Vote On Agreement With New Hotel Developer
There’s a new developer lined up to buy and reopen the Urbana Landmark Hotel. And Mayor Diane Marlin says this new project is worth the city’s investment.
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Pritzker Proposes Massive Building Plan, And The Tax Increases To Pay For It
llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is finally getting specific on what could be in a massive statewide building plan — and what taxes and fees could be raised to pay for it.
Illinois Issues: How’d Illinois Prisons Lose $3.4m Of Stuff?
News Analysis — The Illinois Department of Corrections did not fare well in a recent state audit. Among the findings was that the agency could not account for 3,568 pieces of equipment.
Low Tax Rates ‘Key’ For Sports Betting Success In Illinois
One year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states outside of Nevada to set up their own sports betting rules, some experts are offering Illinois lawmakers tips as a final proposal is drafted.
Republicans Press For Admission To Budget Talks
Illinois Republicans on Thursday were trying to elbow their way back into budget negotiations.