State Budget Plan Includes Pension Fixes
The Illinois legislature overwhelmingly passed a full year budget Thursday. It includes a few plans to cut down on the state’s massive pension debt.
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State Rep. Lang Latest Illinois Politician Accused Of Misconduct
Lou Lang, a prominent state legislator, who led efforts in the Illinois House to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, has stepped down from his leadership post after being accused of bullying and intimidation.
U of I President Praises New State Budget
The University of Illinois is slated to receive an extra $11.6 million under the new state budget approved by lawmakers this week. U of I President Timothy Killeen said the two percent increase in state spending on higher education will bring the university system’s total budget for the next fiscal year to just under $600 million.
Rauner Pledges Quick Action On $38B Budget Plan
The Illinois General Assembly has approved a budget for the state — and Governor Bruce Rauner is indicating he’ll “enact” it into law.
Illinois Budget: Behavioral Health Services Could See Slight Rate Increase
Behavioral health service providers in Illinois would see a slight rate increase under the budget passed by the General Assembly today. But the CEO of a behavioral health provider association says the increases are small relative to the costs of providing the care.
After 46 Years, Illinois Ratifies ERA
The proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution passed Congress in the 1970s. On Wednesday, Illinois made news by ratifying it — 46 years later.
Prairie Rivers Network Suing Dynegy To Clean Coal Ash Pits Along Vermilion River
A local environmental group is suing Dynegy to force the energy company to clean coal ash pits along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River west of Danville.
SIU Trustees Oppose Split, Reallocation, and Reorganization Bills
Southern Illinois University Trustees have come out in opposition to a series of bills that would change how the school is structured and governed, but the conflict between campuses isn't over.
Overcoming Doubts, Senate Approves Budget
Illinois is one step closer to having a budget for next year — the state Senate approved a spending plan late Wednesday night.
Lawmakers OK Higher Tobacco Purchase Age
The legal age to buy tobacco in Illinois may soon go up from 18 to 21. The measure narrowly passed the Illinois House Wednesday night 61 to 49, after failing once before.
