Deadrick Wolfer Suspends Illinois House Campaign
Republican Cindy Deadrick Wolfer of Decatur says she is suspending her campaign for state representative in the 96th Illinois House District.
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Champaign Co. Chamber & Farm Bureau Propose Elected County Executive
The Chamber of Commerce and the Farm Burea are collecting petition signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot in Champaign County to convert the county government to a system that includes an elected county executive.
U Of I Employees Learn Of Possible Health Benefit Changes
The first of three meetings regarding University of Illinois health insurance premiums raised the prospect that some premiums could double. Katie Ross, Senior Director of Human Resources Administration at the university, says there's "generally a lot of uncertainty" at this point.
LGBTQ Rights In Illinois; Depression During Pregnancy; #ILBudgetNow
On the 21st: The state of LGBTQ rights in Illinois with Lambda Legal; Mothers who experience depression during pregnancy; Starting a second year without a state budget, the #ILBudgetNow situation
Electricity Markets Are At The Center Of Illinois Plant Closures
Texas-based Dynegy is taking at least three power stations off-line this year, which will reduce generating capacity in southern Illinois by 30 percent. The utility says it’s not cost effective to keep the plants operating.
