Governor Signs Funding Bill For State Education Funding
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has approved legislation to increase state funding for education, ensuring classrooms remain open amid an ongoing budget fight.
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Consumer Group: High Court Ruling Against Federal Subsidies Means ‘Death Spiral’
In the event the U.S. Supreme Court votes to end health insurance premium subsidies, Families USA has broken up the potential loss in states that don't have their own exchanges. The head of the group says such a ruling would cause premiums to skyrocket.
Former Illini Dee Brown Hired As Assistant To Athletic Director
Brown, the 2005 Sporting News National Player of the Year and part of the basketball team that went 37-2 and reached the national championship game in 2005, will join Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas' staff for the summer.
Helpful Or Harmful? Educators Struggle With Social Media
“I was violated, basically," she says. "I feel violated. I don’t feel like we have freedom anymore.”
Champaign Police Officer Charged With Sexual Assault
31-year-old Champaign Police Officer Jerad B. Gale was arrested by State Police Tuesday, in connection with the alleged sexual assaults of two women in 2012 and 2013.
