Seniors Could See Greater Health Cost…Because Of Low Gas Prices
A bigger portion of older people's income could be going to healthcare costs next year. As Hannah Meisel reports, this change is based on something seemingly unrelated: Low gas prices.
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Illinois Can’t Make Next Pension Payment
Illinois won't make its next pension payment. Comptroller Leslie Munger announced Wednesday she can't, because the state doesn't have the cash. That'll require Illinois to tap into its pension accounts which could further exacerbate the impact on the funds.
Salaita’s Hope Of Teaching At U Of I Continues, One Year After Appointment Withdrawn
Salaita, whose faculty appointment was withdrawn after a series of controversial tweets criticizing Israel, spoke with Illinois Public Media's Jim Meadows, during a visit to Champaign-Urbana Tuesday. He was in town to talk about his new book, "Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom".
Urbana Council Tentatively Agrees To Plan For METCAD Funding
Alderwoman Diane Marlin says the ordinance enables the city to commit its full $95,000 payment for 911 service, but Mayor Laurel Prussing still has the final say. Marlin says it's just one area where local governments are suffering because of inaction by state lawmakers.
Rauner Says He Wants To Sell Thompson Center in Chicago
Calling it a "very inefficient use of space", Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to hold a public auction to sell the Thompson Center, which houses state govt. offices in downtown Chicago.