Exelon Threatens Plant Closures
Exelon is amping up its threat to close three nuclear power plants in Byron, Quad Cities and Clinton, unless there's help from the legislature.
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Budget Cuts Or More Taxes? Groups Don’t Agree On Solution For Illinois’ Financial Woes
As Illinois faces major budget problems, everyone has a different answer for which services to cut and which taxes to raise.
House Democrats Reject Rauner’s Proposed Human Service Cuts
Governor Bruce Rauner's proposal to cut the state budget took a spectacular fall Wednesday in the Illinois House, as all Democrats cast 'no' votes, and all Republicans voted 'present.'
Eight Hours, And Workers’ Comp Is Still Unresolved
The full Illinois House spent much of Tuesday in a rare, full committee meeting focused on workers' compensation. But the chamber didn't vote on further changes to a system that's been in place since 2011.
New Champaign Mayor Sworn In
Former city council member Deb Frank Feinen was sworn in Tuesday tonight as Champaign's new mayor, along with other newly elected city officials, including new city councilman Matt Gladney.