Democratic Leader Pushes Back On Rauner Ideas
The top Democrat in Illinois’ state senate is preparing for a divide between his chamber and the new Republican governor.
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Opponents Of Unit 4 Referendum Want To “Keep Central Central”
A new group says they oppose any school referendum that would build a new Champaign Central High School on the north edge of the city.
Rauner: “Education Bureaucracy” Standing In Way Of Education
Illinois has more than 850 school districts and over 13,000 school administrators in its K-12 system. Gov. Bruce Rauner says those numbers are bloat to the system and is calling for a paring down of what he calls "education bureaucracy."
Woodstock Theater Dedicates Auditorium To Harold Ramis
Late Harold Ramis to be honored during Woodstock's Groundhog Days.
Gov. Rauner Calls For Halt On Political Contributions From Labor Unions
Gov. Bruce Rauner lit a fire under labor unions in Illinois earlier this week when he suggested local governments — like counties or cities — should be able to implement their own right-to-work laws. On Thursday Rauner went one step further, saying government unions should be banned from contributing to political campaigns.
