MAP Bill On ‘Cooling Off’ Hold
The Illinois Senate President is encouraging Governor Bruce Rauner to rethink his priorities on student aid legislation, but the governor was quick to repeat his promise of a veto.
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Drop In Flash Index Keeps Pace With National Economy
University of Illinois Ecomomist Fred Giertz says the monthly Flash Index fell to 105.3 in January from 105.5 a month earlier, which he says is consistent with a national slowdown. But he says the economy is growing, just at a slower rate. Giertz also says it's unclear if Illinois' now 8-month budget impasse is having much of an impact.
Navigating Through Financial Aid And Scholarships
Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with University Laboratory High School College Counselor Lisa Micele about the challenges facing high school students and their parents as they prepare for college.
Illini Fall To Wisconsin 63-55
The Fighting Illini lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 63-55 Sunday night, in a game where Illinois forward Michael Finke had to leave with a knee injury.
Students From Flooded Danville School Resume Classes Elsewhere
Classes for Cannon students will take up a wing of Mark Denman Elementary School in Danville, after the Cannon building was forced to close, due to flooding.
Rauner Administration Again Rejects New Marijuana Conditions
For the second time in five months, Governor Bruce Rauner's administration has rejected expanding the list of diseases that can be treated with marijuana in Illinois, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Department of Public Health announced the decision Friday.
Sen. Rose Plan For Higher Education Ties Restored Funding To Procurement Reform
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) wants to tie restoration of state higher education funding to procurement reform that would streamline how public bodies buy or obtain goods and services.
Obama To Address Illinois General Assembly Next Month
On the ninth anniversary of his entrance into the presidential race, President Barack Obama will address the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield on February 10th. Gov. Bruce Rauner released a statement, saying "he looks forward to hearing him speak about finding common ground between Republicans and Democrats."
3rd Excessive Force Settlement Over Champaign Police Officer Set For City Council Vote
The Champaign City Council will be asked at its Feb. 2nd meeting to approve a $70,000 settlement in a third excessive force lawsuit against police officer Matt Rush.
Philip Rock, Illinois Senate President For 14 Years, Dies
Former Illinois Senate President Philip Rock has died. He was 78. The Democrat from Oak Park served 14 years in charge of the Senate, the longest tenure in the chamber's history. He left in 1993.
