Downstate Leaders: No Amtrak Cuts
A group of downstate political leaders is urging Governor Bruce Rauner to backtrack on proposed cuts to Amtrak.
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State Fairs Still On Despite Lack Of Budget
The state fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair are scheduled to begin in August. But if there is no state budget in place, it's unclear how entertainment and vendors would be paid.
AFSCME’s Contract Gets Two-Month Extension
Illinois’ largest state-worker union has agreed not to go on strike for at least another two months.
Champaign Police Announce Arrest In Terron Jackson Murder
21-year-old Brandon L. Collier of Champaign has been arrested in connection with the July 13th shooting death of Terron Jackson.
House Votes To Block Legislator Pay Raise
Amid Illinois' ongoing budget battle, there was a rare moment of bipartisanship Tuesday. Members of the Illinois House have voted to block a pay raise for themselves.
Illini Guard Abrams Tears Achilles, Out For 2nd Season
University of Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams will miss a second straight men's basketball season, after tearing an Achilles tendon during a practice session on Monday.
U Of I Delays Raises Until State Budget Impasse Is Settled
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says university personnel will begin the new academic year at their present salaries, because the uncertainty about the U of I's state appropriation makes is difficult to plan ahead.
Pension Case May Not Be Done: Signals It Could Go To U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois may not be done with the 2013 law reducing state employees’ pensions after all. The Attorney General appears to be readying to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Illinois Retirees Contacted About Working If Strike
Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration is contacting retired state employees about possible returning to work on short-term contracts, in case of a state employees strike, according to the State Journal-Register.
Gas Prices In Illinois Continue To Decline
Gas prices across Illinois continue to fall. The cost of a gallon in Champaign is more than a dollar cheaper than a year ago. In the past week the price at the pump dropped another 13 cents in Champaign.
