Rauner: Illinois Has Money To Fully Fund Schools, Programs
The governor hopes to get approval from Illinois lawmakers to move money from nonessential government services to help close shortfalls for daycare programs and prisons.
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Urbana Campus Med School One Step Closer To Reality
The University of Illinois’s Urbana campus took one step closer to a new medical school on Monday. The campus academic Senate voted to approve Chancellor Phyllis Wise's proposal to create an engineering-focused medical school in partnership with Carle hospital. The vote is the first formal step in the process, and Wise says the plan is gaining momentum.
Geologist Rob Finley Talks About FutureGen
Finley, with the Illinois State Geological Survey at the University of Illinois, says FutureGen, which recently lost its federal funding, would have been an important demonstration of clean-coal technology.
Rauner Orders State To Stop Collecting Fair Share Union Fees
Gov. Bruce Rauner stepped up his campaign against government employee unions by eliminating so-called "fair share'' dues paid by workers who don't join a union. The Republican said Monday he has signed an executive order erasing what he says is a "critical cog in the corrupt bargain crushing taxpayers.''
Illinois To Play Northwestern 3 Times At Soldier Field
The games will be played in late November, along with matchups at the same time in 2017 and 2019.
Governor Rauner Wants Special Budgeting Powers To Fix Budget Holes
Rauner wants to borrow money from special funds within state government -- revenues funded by specific fees.
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner Signs On Top Aide For 30 Thousand Dollars A Month
Funding for everything from state-subsidized daycare to court reporters' salaries is running out in Illinois.
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Illinois Holds On To Beat Michigan St. 59-54
The Illini improve to 6-5 in Big Ten Conference play, and have won three straight. Illinois was 12 of 16 from the free throw line, and shot 41 percent from the field.
Rauner’s Campaign Promises Could Come True By Way Of School Funding Overhaul, But Gov. Won’t Commit
Two promises Governor Bruce Rauner made on the campaign trail could be kept through a plan that's been working its way through the General Assembly for over a year. The governor pledged to lower property taxes in Illinois and get more state money to schools, especially lower income districts
Audit: Illinois Keeps Making Health Care Payments For Dead
Illinois' Auditor General found nearly 6,000 people were still marked as eligible for medical services despite being listed as deceased elsewhere in state or federal records.
