Governor Bruce Rauner Delivers Broad Agenda In State Of The State Address
Speech comes as some state agencies and programs already are running out of money this year and with Illinois facing an even greater budget gap next year.
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Local Legislators Scoff At Rauner’s Minimum Wage Plan
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner wasn't the only new face in the Capitol for Wednesday's State of the State speech. The Champaign-Urbana area has two freshman legislators and they weren't happy with the governor’s plans for the minimum wage.
Rauner Jobs Plan Has Minimum Wage Hike, Workers Comp Reform
Gov. Rauner's plans include raising the state's $8.25 minimum wage to $10 an hour over the next seven years, and increased funding for K-12 education.
Strong Shooting Sends The Iliini Past Rutgers 66-54
Kendrick Nunn scored 21 points and Illinois shot 48 percent from the field.
Department Of Energy Suspends FutureGen
A Department of Energy spokesman says it has concluded the project couldn't meet a September deadline to use its $1 billion in federal stimulus funding.
Forget Pensions And Salaries: Medicaid Biggest Piece Of Rauner’s Budget Pie
Illinois governor Bruce Rauner has been criticizing state workers' high salaries and benefits ahead of his State of the State address Wednesday. But the biggest payout the state makes has nothing to do with labor contracts.
Governor Bruce Rauner Prepares For First State Of The State Address
Jim Meadows talks with Brian Mackey, Statehouse reporter for Illinois Public Radio and Illinois Issues magazine for a preview of Governor Rauner's State of the State address.
UPDATE: U of I Student Was Killed As Part Of Armed Robbery
Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh has announced that two 21-year old men have been arrested in the shooting death of 20 year-old University of Illinois student Vicente Mundo.
Urbana City Council Approves Use Of Tasers By Police
The Urbana City Council approved the purchase of six Tasers by the Urbana Police Department Monday night.
Rauner Hints State Workers Paid Too Much, Shouldn’t Be Able To Strike
State employees can rest assured: Gov. Bruce Rauner does not want to cut their salaries. But a memo sent to state legislators Monday warns of other changes the governor would like to see.
