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.
How Trade With US Allies Affects Farmers; Homeless Outreach Training For Police; State Politics
On the 21st: How a trade war with the United States' allies would affect Illinois farmers. Plus, homelessness advocates in Springfield are hoping to dedicate a police unit as a 'Homeless Outreach Team' to try and prevent the revolving door of homelessness. And, we'll recap the end of the legislative session—which ended with a bipartisan budget, allegations of sexual harassment against a Democratic leader, and a flurry of bills that were passed.
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.
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.