Report: Bleak Future For Illinois Economy
A report says the outlook for the Illinois economy is bleak. It was prepared by Moody's Analytics for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
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U Of I Volleyball Coach Hambly Leaving For Stanford
University of Illinois head volleyball coach Kevin Hambly is leaving to take the same position at Stanford University. The announcement was made Monday morning. In eight seasons, he led Illinois to six NCAA regional appearances, and in 2011, took the Illini to the national title match – for the first time in school history.
Hundreds Attend Rally For Immigrants At U Of I’s Willard Airport
An estimated 600 people attended Sunday’s rally against President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban travelers from seven majority-Muslim countries. The event came together after organizers like Ann Abbott reached out on Facebook the night before. She says the Trump administration is trying to use fear to pit U.S. citizens against one another. “This is not 2001, this is 2017, and we are smart, not scared,” she told the crowd.
Illinois Attorney General Issues Statement Condemning Refugee Ban
Lisa Madigan joined with attorneys general in 15 other states in a statement condemning "President Trump's unconstitutional, un-American, and unlawful Executive Order."
Federal Judge Stays Deportations, Blocking Part Of Trump’s Immigration Order
Federal Judge Judge Ann Donnelly in Brooklyn, N.Y. granted a request by the American Civil Liberties Union and issued a stay late Saturday on the deportations of refugees and valid visa holders after they have landed at a U.S. airport. The ruling by Donnelly temporarily blocks President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration signed Friday.
Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump’s Immigration Freeze Sets In
President Trump's executive order on immigration is sending shockwaves across the U.S. and the globe.
Just one day after he enacted a ban on the admittance of all refugees to the United States, temporarily freezing immigration from seven mostly Muslim countries, confusion, chaos and fear are roiling international airports. Refugees are being barred from boarding U.S.-bound flights. Immigrants are being detained at U.S. airports.
Trump’s Immigration Freeze Omits Those Linked To Deadly Attacks In U.S.
President Trump's freeze on immigration from seven mostly Muslim countries cites the potential threat of terrorism. But here's the twist — it doesn't include any countries from which radicalized Muslims have actually killed Americans in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001.
U Of I: Not Clear How AG’s Filing Impacts University Workers
A court filing by Illinois’ Attorney General seeks to halt state worker paychecks by the end of February, and not let them resume until there’s agreement on a state budget. But it’s not yet clear if Thursday’s action would extend to University of Illinois employees.
U of I spokesperson Tom Hardy says the system’s legal office is reviewing Lisa Madigan’s motion.
American Lung Association Fails Illinois For Efforts To Curtail Tobacco Use
The American Lung Association's national “State of Tobacco Report” gives Illinois failing grades in four areas. They include Funding for State Tobacco Prevention Programs, Level of State Tobacco Taxes, Coverage and Access to Services to Quit Tobacco, and Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21.
Ian Gindes To Perform Saturday At Smith Hall
The concert pianist previewed his upcoming performances and discussed his recent tour with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline. Gindes will perform Saturday night at Smith Hall on the University of Illinois Urbana campus.
