House Passes 30-Day Budget, Returns To Senate
House Democrats Thursday approved a 30-day budget, sending it back to the Senate. But Governor Bruce Rauner has been on record saying he won't sign a temporary budget, calling this one "unbalanced."
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
Contact WILL News at willnewsroom@illinois.edu
WILL Newscast
New Background Check Policy Coming to University of Illinois
The University of Illinois plans to launch its new background check policy in October. That's despite previous concerns from some faculty that the policy is too broad.
Illinois Court Upholds Ruling In Fatal Grain Bin Accident
An appellate court upheld the $16 million judgment awarded to two families after the 2010 accident in northwest Illinois that claimed two lives. A third co-worker survived.
Danville Mayor Hopes To Direct Federal And State Aid To Residents
Severe flooding in June left several millions of dollars worth of flood damages in its wake. June 2015 was recorded as the wettest month on record for the City of Danville.
Illinois House Moves Forward On Temporary Budget
Illinois House Democrats say they intend to pass a budget Thursday that would cover many state services through the month. But Governor Bruce Rauner would not say Wednesday if he would veto the plan.