Report: Obamacare Repeal Would Disproportionately Affect Rural Areas
A new report says repealing the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — would have a disproportionately negative effect in rural parts of Illinois.
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Moody’s Issues Another Round Of Credit Downgrades For State Universities
Moody’s Investors Service has once again downgraded its financial ratings for several of Illinois’ public universities. The downgrades announced on Friday includes the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, and Eastern, Southern and Northern Illinois Universities.
New Rule Will Require Illinois Judges To Consider Defendant Finances When Setting Bail
Illinois judges have new rules when it comes to deciding which criminal defendants can be released on bail.
University of Illinois Hires First Female Head of Theater Department
The University of Illinois says it has hired the first female leader for its theater department at its Urbana campus.
Amazon Unveils Huge Warehouse, Part Of Plan It Expects Will Employ Thousands In Illinois
Amazon unveiled a huge new warehouse it calls a fulfillment center in southwest suburban Romeoville Thursday, part of a string of the facilities that the company says could eventually employ thousands.
