2015 Illinois Crops Yields? ‘Variable,’ Says Ag Expert
Fall means harvest time in the Midwest.
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Proxy Wars: Meet The Rauner Aide Driving Democrats Crazy
If you think of the whole dispute at the Statehouse as a war, as it’s been described, then think of Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan as its generals; their back-and-forth is well documented. Much more so than how the shin-kicky, hand-to-hand combat is playing out on the front lines.
Champaign County Board Approves Clinton Landfill Consent Decree
The Champaign County Board approved the Clinton Landfill consent decree fifteen to five with one abstention, joining 11 other local governments in the the Mahomet Aquifer Coalition. Two members of the coalition have scheduled votes in October.
IRMA Head: US Issued ‘Chip’ Credit Cards Don’t Go Far Enough
October 1st is the soft deadline for US merchants to offer payment systems for the new 'chip and sign' cards, already provided by a number of banks in the country. But Illinois Retail Merchants Association President Rob Karr says the card's magnetic stripe still makes consumers vulnerable to fraud.
EIU Says Cost-Cutting Measures Sliced Deficit To $1 Million
The cuts include not only layoffs and furloughs, but a 20 percent reduction to intercollegiate athletics. The school also made $500,000 through enrollment increases.