NIU Economist: Property Tax Freeze ‘More Like A Chill’
"Property taxes are our number one problem tax, our most uncompetitive tax. The General Assembly has already indicated they are willing to pass a property tax freeze," said Governor Rauner.
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Released Emails Show Path To Phyllis Wise’s Resignation
It’s been nearly a week since Phyllis Wise abruptly stepped down as chancellor of the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus. She cited "external issues" that have “distracted us from the important tasks at hand.
Panel Dismisses Ruling To Allow College Athletes To Unionize
The National Labor Relations Board Monday dismissed a ruling that Northwestern football players are school employees and entitled to unionize.
UI Main Library Benefits From Business’ Closure
The crowdfunding campaign led by U of I Technology Services employee Dena Strong (and aided by library grant funds) brought in around 1,000 hard to find DVD's and Blu-Ray's with the closure of a popular Campustown business.
U of I’s Darius Paul Suspended Indefinitely
The Illini basketball forward has been suspended indefinitely and sent home from the team's European trip by head coach John Groce.