Pension ‘Deal’ Also Caught In Impasse
Springfield may be a desert when it comes to budget deals but it seemed like there was a small oasis -- an agreement between Gov. Rauner and Democratic Senate President John Cullerton on pensions.
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Western Illinois Announces Layoffs, $20 Million In Cuts
Western Illinois University says it will cut $20 million in spending over the next two fiscal years. The university says for the fiscal year beginning July, it will cut 100 positions.
Chicago State University Sends Layoff Notices To All 900 Employees
Illinois' ongoing state budget crisis has led Chicago State University to send out letters to its 900 employees telling them that they could be laid off. That includes the president of the university.
‘Exploding Arthropods’ Highlight This Year’s ‘Insect Fear Film Festival’
University of Illinois entomology professor May Berenbaum previews this year's festival, which answers the question, "What is Steve Guttenberg doing these days?"
Fantasy Sports Companies Support Regulation In Illinois
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association and its 300 members, which include ESPN and Yahoo, are backing legislation that would make daily fantasy games legal in Illinois.