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State Rep. Mitchell Pleased Rauner Admistration Weighing In On Exelon Bill
One Illinois lawmaker is encouraged that Governor Bruce Rauner and his staff are part of the conversation on legislation to prevent two Illinois nuclear power plants from closing.
From Texting To Gaming: Teen Drivers Are Distracted
Teenagers are texting while behind the wheel, despite the law prohibiting it. And that's not all they're doing. The survey from State Farm Insurancefound 80 percent of teens say they use their smartphones while driving. Along with sending text messages, they're using the phone for other purposes, including playing games.
Thanksgiving Food Safety: An Interview With Mary Liz Wright
Todd Gleason has some thoughts on food safety with Extension nutrition and wellness educator Mary Liz Wright for the Thanksgiving holiday.
U of I Suspends Overtime Changes After Court Ruling Against Labor Department
The University of Illinois says it's suspending immediately all of the recent changes announced ahead of the new federal overtime rules. That includes salary increases and overtime eligibility related to the new changes under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The move comes after a federal judge in Texas blocked nationwide implementation of the new rules.