Water Lines Not Only Potential Source Of Lead In Galesburg
Galesburg Register-Mail reporter Marty Hobe says that while tests of Galesburg tap water reveals high lead levels, the problem there is not the same as the problem facing Flint, Michigan.
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Plan To Equalize Illinois Universities’ Stopgap Funding Disparities
Thanks to a law signed last week, Illinois' public universities and community colleges are finally getting state money for the first time since last summer. Now, more could be on the way.
U Of I Economist Weighs In On Graduated Income Tax
Economist David Merriman with the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs says a graduated income tax makes sense for the state, but questions the proposed rates currently on the table. Merriman discusses the proposals with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline.
As Rauner Hunts For A Grand Bargain, He’s Leaving The Actual Bargaining To Others
As the state budget impasse has entered an eleventh month, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he's hopeful a "grand bargain" can be worked out by the end of May; but he's leaving the bargaining to others.
Groups of legislators have been meeting in private, attempting to hammer out compromises. Rauner says even though he's the governor he's not directly involved in talks.
When It Rains Redistricting, Ballot Options May Pour
On a 105 to 7 vote members of the Illinois House voted to give up the power of drawing their own districts. The remap proposal would give that authority to a court-appointed panel.
After a dearth of redistricting opportunities, there's a chance Illinois voters could be faced with several options in the November election.
Blighted Housing: Inspections Fail To Stem Poor Conditions For Migrant Farmworkers
An ongoing investigation by The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting has found the oversight of migrant housing is a fractured and ineffective system despite decades of reforms.
More Swastikas Found On U Of I Campus
University of Illinois police say two more large swastikas have been discovered drawn in campus buildings. Police say the new swastikas were found by a campus employee on Sunday in an elevator and a wall in the Armory indoor track and field center.
UPDATE: Non-tenure Track Faculty Ratify First-Ever Contract
UPDATE Non-tenure track faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana campus voted Thursday to ratify their first-ever contract.
UPDATE: U of I Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Vote To End Strike
Non-tenure track faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana campus have voted to suspend their strike after negotiators reached a tentative contract agreement.
Outpouring Of Signatures For Change In Redistricting Process
A measure to change Illinois’ constitution affecting how legislative districts are drawn is one step closer to making it onto the November ballot. The Independent Maps campaign has raised more than 580,000 signatures in support of the proposal, twice the number required.
