University Of Illinois President To Shift Funds To Students
President Timothy Killeen has unveiled plans to redirect $8.2 million to financial aid and other student-supported programs on all three campuses.
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What Does A Budget Shutdown Look Like?
Democrats did pass several spending bills before the end of the regular session, but the state doesn’t have the money to fully back them up. Rauner says he won’t consider new revenue until the General Assembly approves at least some of his business-friendly agenda.
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.)
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.
