
Rauner Seeks ‘Mutual Respect’ In State Of The State, But Skips Budget Hardships
Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his second state of the state address Wednesday; he got a largely tepid response.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his second state of the state address Wednesday; he got a largely tepid response.
Free and charitable clinics continue to play a vital role in Champaign County, where more than 12,500 people are without health insurance. Avicenna is one of four free clinics in Champaign-Urbana. By coupling traditional medicine with lifestyle management, their health care team aims to do more than just treat illnesses as they arise.
With the state entering its seventh month without a budget, all eyes were on Springfield Wednesday for Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address included proposals for improving Illinois schools, reforms to the state's criminal justice system, support for St. Sen. President Cullerton's pension reform plan and criticism of state employee unions. Illinois labor leaders and African-American lawmakers did not have a positive reaction, while Illinois House Speaker expressed possible support for a new pension reform plan.
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel owner Steve Horve says former Argosy Gaming Co. executives Joe Urman and Jeff Roberts are interested in opening a satellite or mini-casino in his facility, if lawmakers in Springfield approve a gambling expansion bill that includes a license for Decatur.