AFSCME’s Contract Gets Two-Month Extension
Illinois’ largest state-worker union has agreed not to go on strike for at least another two months.
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Champaign Police Announce Arrest In Terron Jackson Murder
21-year-old Brandon L. Collier of Champaign has been arrested in connection with the July 13th shooting death of Terron Jackson.
House Votes To Block Legislator Pay Raise
Amid Illinois' ongoing budget battle, there was a rare moment of bipartisanship Tuesday. Members of the Illinois House have voted to block a pay raise for themselves.
Illini Guard Abrams Tears Achilles, Out For 2nd Season
University of Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams will miss a second straight men's basketball season, after tearing an Achilles tendon during a practice session on Monday.
U Of I Delays Raises Until State Budget Impasse Is Settled
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says university personnel will begin the new academic year at their present salaries, because the uncertainty about the U of I's state appropriation makes is difficult to plan ahead.