Area School Superintendents Relieved School Funding Bill Passes
Superintendents say the bill isn't perfect, but they are happy schools will stay open this year.
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How Much Credit Should Rauner Get For School Funding?
Gov. Bruce Rauner took,a sort of victory lap Wednesday, visiting a Catholic school, a traditional public school and a charter school to celebrate the Illinois General Assembly's approval of a historic school funding overhaul.
Champaign County Auditor Wants To Replace Retiring County Treasurer
John Farney announces he wants to be the next Champiagn County Treasurer.
YouthBuild Illinois Receives Federal Funding For At-Risk Youth; Women Of Color In Science
On the 21st: A new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is sending millions of dollars to Illinois to strengthen job programs for at-risk youth. We speak with Sen. Dick Durbin about the importance of these kinds of job programs and check in with two of the organizations that have received funding. Plus, we talked to one of the authors of a new research study revealing how women of color in the field of astronomy face higher levels of harassment and hostile workplace experiences.
Mendoza Hears From Southern Illinois Health Providers
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza met with physicians and administrators at the Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois, in Herrin.