Governor Attends Dedication For New Center For Wounded Veterans At U Of I
The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans will help veterans with disabilities get college degrees and make the transition from military to civilian life.
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Davis Tours Champaign Manufacturer To Showcase Job Training Bills
U-S Rep. Rodney Davis toured the HL Precision Manufacturing plant in Champaign to showcase legislation he's sponsoring in the House to encourage job training for the manufacturing sector.
Rauner: Budget Standoff ‘Could Go On For A While’
As Illinois enters a second quarter without a budget in place, Governor Bruce Rauner put the blame on legislators. He made the remarks Friday following a manufacturing event in Effingham.
Vintage Vinyl Sale Saturday
All proceeds from the Vintage Vinyl sale benefit WILL's Illinois Radio Reader program. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with Illinois Radio Reader Coordinator Kathie Spegal about the sale and how it will help the Illinois Radio Reader program.
Education Secretary Duncan Stepping Down, Returning To Chicago
A letter detailing Duncan's plans was obtained by The Associated Press and confirmed by a White House official. The education secretary recently visited the U of I's Urbana campus.