Lawmakers Back Re-Opening Illinois State Museum
Though the museum's closed to visitors, the majority of its staff are still on the state payroll, while their union battles Rauner in court.
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Tim Nugent, The ‘Father of Accessibility’ at U of I, Dies at 92
Nugent died Wednesday morning. For years, he advocated for wheelchair-accessible buses, curb cuts, and other amenities that those with disabilities have now used for many years. His time with the U of I goes back to the late 1940's, when he helped wounded veterans coming back from World War II.
Dems Fail To Undo Rauner’s Child Care Cuts — Gov Backs Off Anyway
In a statement, the governor indicated he'd still reverse most of his reductions to the program.
Center For Wounded Veterans Celebrates First Veterans Day Since Opening Its Doors
The University of Illinois' Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education is celebrating Veterans Day for the first time since opening its doors in October.
Champaign Council Pursues Developer’s $95 Million Proposal
The council unanimously directed staff to start working on a $95 million private development with Hans Grotelueschen. The new plan's central site is the parking lot at Washington and Walnut Streets, and would be the site for a high-rise that includes a conference center, apartments, and hotel rooms.