Governor & AFSCME Agree To Extend Contract Through July
Gov. Bruce Rauner and AFSCME, the state's largest public employees union, have agreed to extend their current contract for one month, postponing the possibility of a strike or lockout.
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Charleston Mayor Larry Rennels Dies At 67
Rennels died of natural causes early Thursday. He was first elected to the city council in 1997, and served until he was elected in 2013.
Perry Introduced As New UI Softball Coach
Tyra Perry brings in 409 career wins at NCAA Division 1 schools, including two seasons at Ball State. She was named 2014 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year during her first season there.
Illinois Reaction, Pro & Con To Supreme Court Healthcare Ruling
Reaction in Illinois to the Supreme Court's ruling on insurance subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act ranged from elation to disappointment.
Why The Supreme Court Upheld King v. Burwell
University of Illinois law professor Sean Anderson talks about the legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s decision --- and the reasoning behind the dissent from the other side.