Rauner Defends Business Tax Breaks While Slashing Social Services
The Illinois Federation of Teachers union says giving corporations tax breaks while slashing services shows Rauner's priorities.
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Gas Station Owners Say Gas Tax Increase Would Have Negative Effects
Bill Fleischli, the executive vice president of the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association and the Illinois Association of Convenience Stores, says the current tax should create enough money for infrastructure repairs, even though not all the tax revenue is used for the roads.
Chancellor Addresses Proposed Cut, Strategic Plan
The U of I's Urbana Chancellor and Provost addressed concerns over Gov. Rauner's proposed state funding cut in Thursday's annual Town Hall meeting, but also unveiled a series of goals as part of the 2013-2016 strategic plan.
UPDATE: More Severe Storms Expected Across Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of central Illinois through 11pm Thursday night. Meteorologist Jeff Frame says the worst storms will likely come just after dark and could include severe storms, damaging winds and tornadoes.
Man Charged In Champaign Shooting
The incident Wednesday afternoon is Champaign's second report of a shooting near a school in a week. Each prompted 'soft' lockdowns at schools in the city. 20-year old Terrell Boatman faces weapons charges.
Democratic Candidate Emerges To Run For Schock Seat
Adam Lopez is a Springfield School Board member who describes himself as a conservative Democrat. He works for Country Financial.
Deb Frank Feinen Defeats Champaign Mayor Don Gerard
Champaign City Council Member at large Deb Frank Feinen has secured 41 percent of the vote over incumbent Mayor Don Gerard's 31 percent.
Decatur and Danville Mayors Win New Terms
Decatur Mayor Michael McElroy won another term with 47 percent of the vote in a four-way race, while Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer again held off challenger James McMahon, who he defeated along with three other challengers in 2011. Eisenhauer held 63 percent of the vote in a two-way race.
