State Capitol Closed For 3 Hours After Bomb Threat
UPDATE: A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield Monday, but the building was reopened after authorities concluded there was no danger.
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Health Insurance Updates; Gender And Pricing Discrimination; Illinois’ 199th Birthday
On The 21st: What will the state’s Medicaid overhaul and other health insurance news mean for Illinoisans? Plus, we discuss gender-based price discrimination and wish happy 199th birthday to Illinois.
Vermilion County School District Seeking Tax Referendum For Facilities
Vermilion County, Illinois, school districts could ask the voters to approve a sales tax to fund school facilities.
Running For Office? Time Is Running Out
Monday is the last day to submit petitions to run for office in Illinois next year. There are several people who’ve said they’re running for high profile offices, but who have not yet turned in paperwork.
U Of I Issues Statement Condemning ‘Offensive, Bigoted, and Insulting’ Email From Bus Company
University of Illinois administrators have released a statement condemning a private bus service for what they say are “offensive, bigoted and insulting” remarks in a recent attempt to solicit business.
