Tax Increase Proposed For Champaign County Nursing Home
A tax hike to fund the county nursing home is part of a package of recommendations that the Champaign County Nursing Home will consider at its Thursday night meeting.
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IDOT Says Highway Projects Will Shut Down June 30th Without Budget
The Illinois Department of Transportation says it will begin shutting down all of its highway projects starting June 30th.
Madigan Cancels Session, Urges ‘Working Groups’ On Budget
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner Rauner says he won't call lawmakers into special session, even though the fiscal year ends in 10 days. Rauner he'll "evaluate options" in the coming days to avoid the shutdown of ongoing projects and delays to the opening of public schools. Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan has cancelled Wednesday's House session, saying working groups are making progress.
Why Aren’t There More Options For Voters In Illinois?
When Illinois voters go to the ballot in November, many will find that they only have one candidate listed on their ballot for some offices. Illinois has a larger percentage of these uncontested races for its state legislature than many other states that are similar in population size.
Frerichs Urges Rauner To Sign Insurer Death Benefit Bill
Democratic Treasurer Mike Frerichs says some insurers are withholding death benefits funds to boost their own profit margins, rather than seek out beneficiaries. He's urging Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign a measure that unanimously passed both chambers - it would require these companies to use the federal Death Master File to determine if benefits have been paid.
AAUP Censure Of UI Continues, Pending Action On Change To Appointment Process
The censure of the University of Illinois by the American Association of University Professors is going into its second year --- despite hopes that it would be lifted at the group’s annual meeting last week. Instead, delegates voted to let the censure continue.
Analysis Finds State Financial Woes Raised Borrowing Costs
The administration of Governor Bruce Rauner is touting the low interest rate Illinois got in last week’s bond sale. But at least one public finance expert says that’s not the full story.
Sheen Family Trying To Bring Archbishop’s Remains To Peoria
Relatives of Illinois-born Archbishop Fulton Sheen have taken a step they say is key in re-launching an effort to have him canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
Urbana Alderwoman Marlin Plans Mayoral Run
Ward 7 Alderwoman Diane Marlin says she wants to be become 'the city's biggest cheeleader,' and adopt a positive tone in launching her campaign for mayor. She admits the fight over property tax exemptions at the city's two hospitals are hurting finances, but also says it's taking up too much of the focus on the city.
Former WILL Radio Host Steve Shoemaker Offers Poetic Guide To Sin With New Book
Steve Shoemaker, a retired minister and former WILL-AM talk show host has published his first book of poetry, "A Sin A Week", devoted to short poems about sins that just about anyone might be capable of.
