Illnois House Approves Raise To Min. Wage; Gov. Pritzker Expected To Sign
The Illinois House approved a $15 minimum wage plan Thursday that now heads to the governor’s desk. But, some are still unhappy with the fast-track approach.
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Trump To Declare National Emergency As Well As Sign Spending Bill, White House Says
President Trump will support a border security funding compromise passed by Congress, averting a partial government shutdown early Saturday — but he also will declare a national emergency in order to build the wall he has pushed for along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former Ford County Deputy Pleads Not Guilty To Minnesota Mosque Bombing Charges
Michael Hari, who's accused of leading an attack on a mosque in suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul appeared in a Minneapolis federal courtroom Thursday. The 47-year-old former Ford County sheriff's deputy faces hate crime and explosives charges for the August 5th, 2017 bombing of the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Governor Hails Passage Of Bill To Raise Illinois Minimum Wage To $15 By 2025
A $15-an-hour minimum wage is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker after the Illinois House approved the six-year plan. Thursday's 69-47 vote in the House almost guarantees it will become law. The measure passed the Illinois Senate last week, on a vote of 39 to 18.
Why Are There So Few Black Men In Medicine?
In 2018, fewer than 4 percent of incoming medical students in Illinois were black men. It’s a concerning statistic as research suggests a lack of diversity among physicians could negatively impact health outcomes in their community.
Bids Invited For Work On New Boneyard Improvement Project
Flood control and beautification measures along the Boneyard Creek have had a dramatic impact on Champaign’s Mid-town and Campustown areas over the last several years. Now, the city is calling for construction bids on the first phase of work on the Boneyard in the north end.
Why The Chicago Bulls And Other NBA Teams Rely On Sleep Coaches
Increasingly, sports teams, especially in the NBA, are hiring "sleep coaches" to help players. This follows research that good sleep can be as beneficial as performance-enhancing drugs.
Dark Money Group “Think Big Illinois” Launched By Pritzker Ally
A new lobbying group says it plans to promote Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s agenda using secret money. It’s being run by a close Pritzker ally.
Renovation Bringing Danville’s Fischer Theatre Back To Life
Work on restoring the Fischer Theatre in downtown Danville has moved from outdoors to indoors. The non-profit group that owns the building at 158 N. Vermilion Street hope to have it ready to host plays and concerts by fall, 2019.
Business Owners Want Different Approach To Minimum Wage Plan
Business owners across Central and Southern Illinois say they have concerns about what a $15 per hour minimum wage could mean for their bottom line.
