Rauner Prepares Closures, Spending Cuts If No Budget Agreement
Rauner's plans include closing state musuems and juvenile justice centers, grounding all state plane passenger service, and suspending the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP.)
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Rauner, On The (Ad?) Attack
Rauner, a Republican, is in a battle of wills and political might with Democratic leadership: House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton. They're at odds over the budget, business practices, union rights and more, and it's been widely reported that Rauner is planning to once again win over the public using the strategy that helped him get elected, TV commercials.
Illini Take Regional, Host Defending CWS Champs This Weekend
The Illini finished off Wright State, rallying for an 8-4 victory at Illinois Field Monday, winning their first-ever regional. They'll host 2014 College World Series champion Vanderbilt this weekend.
Proposed Urbana Budget Cuts Spending And Staff
The city of Urbana plans to cut half a million dollars in spending and eliminate five full-time positions under a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. The spending plan will be presented Monday night to the full city council.