Legislative Activist Claims Illinois Senator Harassed Her
A legislative activist has testified that Chicago state senator Ira Silverstein sexually harassed her while she worked with him on a piece of legislation.
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At Least 8 People Killed In Motorist’s ‘Act Of Terror’ On Manhattan Bike Path
Eight people were killed and "numerous" others injured Tuesday afternoon after a motorist drove onto a busy pedestrian and bicycle path in Manhattan. Police have arrested one suspect in the incident, which unfolded near the World Trade Center, and they say there are "no others outstanding."
Illinois Issues: Is The State Budget Balanced?
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently criticized the Democrats for passing a spending plan that is more than a billion dollars out of balance, according to analysis from his budget office. That same report noted that if one-time revenues are included, the state could see a surplus at the end of the year.
Q&A: The Woman Taking On Gov. Rauner
State Rep. Jeanne Ives says she’s taking on Governor Bruce Rauner in the upcoming Republican primary.
Urbana Landmark Hotel To Be Put Up For Auction
The shuttered Urbana Landmark Hotel in downtown Urbana is up for auction. And the mayor of Urbana hopes a creative buyer can help transform the entire Lincoln Square area.
More High School Students Going To Community College First
A Champaign Unit Four School District guidance counselor says a growing number of students are choosing the community college option to help keep higher education costs down.
U Of I Athletic Department Seeks To Raise $300 Million
The fundraising campaign announced Monday is part of the university's $2.25 billion "With Illinois" campaign that launched on October 13.
Grand Jury Approves First Charges In Mueller’s Russia Investigation
Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, turned himself in to the FBI on Monday morning in response to the first charges in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in last year's election.
Illinois Moving To Kill Credit Freeze Fees
lllinois lawmakers are working to end the $10 fee for freezing consumer credit data. It comes months after Equifax, Inc. exposed the sensitive personal information of tens of millions of Americans.
Danville Federal Courthouse To Become New County Admin Building
For years, the old post office and federal courthouse building in downtown Danville has been nearly empty, except for Congressman John Shimkus’ office. But over the next few months, the building will become the new home of Vermilion County government.
