Illini Men Outlast Rutgers
It took three overtimes, but the Illinois men's basketball team survived Rutgers for a Big Ten road win.
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State Sen. Righter On The Budget Impasse In Illinois
State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) a 20-year veteran of the Illinois General Assembly, talks about what it might take to reach a budget agreement in Springfield.
EIU Laying Off 200 Employees, Asking Union Faculty To Accept Furlough Days
Layoff notices are going out to 200 non-instructional employees at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, while members of the union representing faculty and academic employees consider an administration request to take unpaid furlough days.
Illinois Issues: What Are Consent Decrees?
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to get the state out of legal agreements called consent decrees. The deals are a big part of the reason the government is still operating without a budget; they also impact the lives of thousands of Illinois residents. But unless you are affected by one, you've probably never heard of them.
Champaign Council Approves $70,000 Settlement, Third Involving Officer Rush
The three excessive force lawsuit settlements involving police officer Matt Rush total $320,000. Concerned citizens have been calling for for Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz to file charges against Rush. Council members also may lobby with Urbana leaders for changes in the police union arbitration process.