Illini, Aaron Cosby Part Ways
Coach John Groce says the redshirt junior plans on earning his degree before transferring to another college to pursue a master's degree.
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Champaign Library Cuts Hours And Staff, Doesn’t Expect More Cuts In 2016
Patrons of the Champaign Public Library will soon have fewer hours to use their services, but library officials say they don’t expect further cuts next year.
Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan Says Budget Deal Is Days Away
Illinois' new governor and legislative leaders are figuring out how to deal with shortfalls in this year's budget.
Kentucky Provides Model For Rauner’s ‘Empowerment’ Zones
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner wants to create 'right-to-work zones' in Illinois. Kentucky recently began a similar experiment to allow workers to opt-out of union dues, and could offer some clues as to what to expect in Illinois.
Central High Adds Twist To ‘Mockingbird’
If you've read the book, To Kill A Mockingbird, you know it's a story that centers largely on issues of race and justice. Those are themes that continue to resonate today. So, when Champaign's Central High School decided to stage a performance of Harper Lee's novel, they added a modern twist. This weekend, students will perform two versions of the play; one with a traditional cast, the other with the races of the major characters reversed.
Caterpillar Opens New Data Analysis Lab At U Of I Research Park
University of Illinois students will make up much of the staff at Caterpillar's new Data Innovation Lab, devoted to analyzing data collected by sensors in Cat equipment.
Oral Arguments Scheduled In Pension Lawsuit
The high court agreed in December to fast-track the state's appeal of a lower-court ruling in November that the measure is unconstitutional.
Reaction To Rauner Budget Sets Stage For Negotations
Rauner began his first budget negotiations with a call for deep spending cuts to Medicaid, pensions and other programs to fix the state’s budget mess without raising taxes. In a preview of what's likely to come, Democrats and Republicans sparred over many details and the need for tax hikes to fill the budget hole.
Rauner Calls For Billions In Cuts, UI Says ‘Everything’ Is On The Table
Gov. Bruce Rauner says his budget is a responsible path after years of "financial recklessness.'' Deep cuts include those to Medicaid and higher education. A University of Illinois official says all three campuses must find ways to save money and that "everything is on the table."
