Index of Illinois Economy Falls Half A Point In September
The Flash Index dropped from an August 2015 reading of 106.5 to 106.0 in September, the lowest reading since August, 2014, but still an indicator of steady economic growth in Illinois.
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University Presidents Seek Meeting With Governor Over Stalemate
The presidents of Illinois' nine public universities have written a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders, urging an end to the impasse. In a mass e-mail, U of I President Timothy Killeen called operating without a critical source of funding 'unsustainable.'
Monsanto Claims News GMO Corn Produces Bigger Ears
A foot-long ear of corn would grow an extra inch or two. And while that seems like a small gain, it’s a big deal considering corn is used for everything from animal feed and fuel to soda and cereal.
UI Labor Prof: Appellate Ruling ‘Significant’ For NCAA
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld one lower court decision Wednesday, limiting what NCAA athletes can receive while playing sports, but the judges also threw out a decision that would have allowed them up to an additional $5,000 compensation a year, one that a U of I professor of labor calls substantial for the NCAA.
2015 Illinois Crops Yields? ‘Variable,’ Says Ag Expert
Fall means harvest time in the Midwest.
