Possible Budget Framework Relies On Cuts, Tax Hike
A bipartisan group of legislators chosen to craft a solution to Illinois' budgete impasse has come up with a plan that includes higher taxes and billions of dollars in spending cuts.
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Ian Gindes Shares His ‘American Visions’ With Listeners
Pianist Ian Gindes, who received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, has released a new album, "American Visions," which features the music of American composers. Gindes spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the project.
U of I Alum Proposes New Presentation For Chief Illiniwek
U of I alum Justin Striebel has a proposal he thinks could keep the tradition of Chief Illiniwek alive at the University of Illinois Urbana campus, while also honoring Native American history and cultures.
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Rape Crisis Center Reducing Operations To 24-Hour Hotline
Urbana-based RACES, or Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services, says the 11-month budget impasse has forced the agency to cut services like one-on-one counseling, and medical advocacy. A part-time employee, funded by the local United Way, will help maintain the agency's 24-hour crisis hotline.
Homeless Youth In Illinois; The Cahokia Mounds; NPR’s Kelly McEvers
On The 21st: What is the experience of being a homeless youth in Illinois? We talked with one formerly homeless youth and those trained to help. Also, Sen. Durbin and others say the Cahokia Mounds should be named a National Monument. And NPR's Kelly McEvers talked about her new podcast.
