Rauner Pushing Privatized Toll Lanes On I-55
Gov. Bruce Rauner was in the Chicago Suburbs Monday pushing to add toll lanes to Interstate 55. He also took the opportunity to attack Illinois Democrats.
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Mayoral Candidate Diane Marlin Outlines Her Goals For Urbana
In an interview with IPM's Jim Meadows, Democratic mayoral candidate Diane Marlin outlines here plans for Urbana if elected.
Illinois Farmers On Trade; The Power Of The Infant Brain; Illinois Politics
On the 21st: We asked Illinois farmers what they're hoping to see from the Trump administration regarding international trade. We also learned about how new discoveries in brain science may lead to better treatments for traumatic brain injuries and Alzheimer’s - and got the latest in Illinois politics.
Agencies Waiting For Overdue State Payments Earn Interest—Except For Youth Service Providers
Without a budget, Illinois is racking up more debt every day, in the form of interest it owes on its overdue bills. But bill for youth services are not included.
Illinois Budget Crisis Pushes Jacksonville Addiction Center To Brink Of Closure
A central Illinois center for addiction treatment will stay open for now, despite payment delays during the state’s ongoing budget crisis. After two years without a permanent budget, the state is facing a backlog of $12.6 billion in unpaid bills to state employees, contractors and agencies.
