Illinois Financial Situation Getting Worse
Speaking in Moline Tuesday, Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said the total of Illinois' unpaid bills could reach $8.5 billion by the end of the year.
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Urbana, Forsyth Approve Clinton Landfill Consent Decree
The Urbana City Council and the Forsyth Village Board are the 9th and 10th local governments to approve the agreement with the Clinton Landfill that would restrict its intake of PCB and manufactured gas plant waste, and stop legal action by the 14-government coalition.
Pontiac Chosen For Minor League Basketball Team
The Livingston County city of about 12,000 people was chosen for its location along Historic Route 66. Pontiac is also home to the country's longest-running high school basketball tournament.
Repeat DUI Offenders In Illinois Could Soon Be Back Behind The Wheel
Gov. Bruce Rauner last month signed a measure that would provide restricted permits if drivers prove they are drug and alcohol free for at least three years.
Challenges Of Higher Education Growing Up In A Migrant Family
Frida Arellano never thought that she would call Arcola, Illinois home. Until her family moved here from McAllen, Texas to find work and hope for a better life.