MAP Bill On ‘Cooling Off’ Hold
The Illinois Senate President is encouraging Governor Bruce Rauner to rethink his priorities on student aid legislation, but the governor was quick to repeat his promise of a veto.
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Drop In Flash Index Keeps Pace With National Economy
University of Illinois Ecomomist Fred Giertz says the monthly Flash Index fell to 105.3 in January from 105.5 a month earlier, which he says is consistent with a national slowdown. But he says the economy is growing, just at a slower rate. Giertz also says it's unclear if Illinois' now 8-month budget impasse is having much of an impact.
Navigating Through Financial Aid And Scholarships
Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with University Laboratory High School College Counselor Lisa Micele about the challenges facing high school students and their parents as they prepare for college.
Illini Fall To Wisconsin 63-55
The Fighting Illini lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 63-55 Sunday night, in a game where Illinois forward Michael Finke had to leave with a knee injury.
Students From Flooded Danville School Resume Classes Elsewhere
Classes for Cannon students will take up a wing of Mark Denman Elementary School in Danville, after the Cannon building was forced to close, due to flooding.