Rauner Withdraws Nomination Of Bambanek To IBHE
Bambenek's 2016 nomination was never confirmed by the Illinois State Senate and drew protests from University of Illinois faculty, who said he wasn't qualified to serve.
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Foster Care And The State Budget; The History Of Caterpillar
On the 21st: We learned what foster care agencies need in order to provide better services for abused and neglected children. Plus, we talked with Peoria Journal-Star's Chris Kaergard about the history of Caterpillar.
Illinois Board Terminates Hastert’s State Lawmaker Pension
An Illinois retirement board is terminating former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s state pension. He’d been collecting about $28-thousand a year for his service in the state legislature. The General Assembly Retirement System's board of trustees voted 5 to 2 Wednesday to end the pension.
Senate To Take Up ‘Lifeline’ Budget Bill — Just Don’t Call It That
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he and his colleagues will take up a partial government spending bill passed by the House earlier this month.
House Democrats Pass Abortion Legislation
As women rallied at the Illinois Capitol Tuesday, the House passed a measure that would allow abortion to be covered by Medicaid and state-employee health insurance. If it also passes the Senate, it would be the first abortion legislation sent to the governor’s desk in 17 years.