Economist Says Governor’s Budget Address Has ‘Inconsistency’
A University of Illinois economist says he was hoping to hear more from the governor on how to tackle the state's long-term fiscal issues.
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Old Idea Could Change School Funding Dollars
One of the biggest changes Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed in today's budget address is making local school districts bear the costs of teacher pensions. The idea has been kicked around by both parties for years, most recently in Rauner’s bipartisan, bicameral school funding reform commission.
On Income Tax, Rauner’s Budget Plan Doesn’t Match Campaign Rhetoric
When out campaigning, Governor Bruce Rauner has been making big claims about lowering taxes. But there was little follow-through in Wednesday's budget proposal.
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Hoosiers Beat Illini Men In Bloomington 78-68
Hot shooting, strong rebounding and balanced scoring helped Indiana beat the Illini men 78-68 last night in Bloomington.
UPDATE: 17 People Dead, Former Student Arrested, In South Florida High School Shooting
The Broward County, Fla., sheriff said 17 people are dead in the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the city of Parkland, northwest of Fort Lauderdale. He said a suspect is in custody.
