Flash Index Moves Up In February
The Flash Index to the Illinois economy moved up slightly in February, reaching 105.6 after two months of declines.
Pension ‘Deal’ Also Caught In Impasse
Springfield may be a desert when it comes to budget deals but it seemed like there was a small oasis -- an agreement between Gov. Rauner and Democratic Senate President John Cullerton on pensions.
Chicago State Cancels Spring Break To Save Money
Struggling due to a lack of state funding, Chicago State University says it will eliminate spring break this year, to ensure its students finish the semester before the school runs out of money and is forced to close.
EIU And Community Officials Plead For State Funding
Speakers included area mayors, state legislators, and people on the EIU campus.
State Sen. Righter On The Budget Impasse In Illinois
State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) a 20-year veteran of the Illinois General Assembly, talks about what it might take to reach a budget agreement in Springfield.