Budget Stalemate Extends To U of I Energy Research
The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center is one of a few areas funded differently on the U of I campus - with money passing through a state agency. It shut its doors Tuesday, laying off 50 people.
Rauner: Shutdown Worth Pain If It Brings Change
Governor Bruce Rauner has told a group of state workers that a partial shutdown of Illinois government will be worth it if it brings change. Meanwhile, Democrats will consider a temporary budget to fund essential state services for a month.
Health Alliance CEO On Maintaining Medicaid Services During State Budget Crisis
Jeff Ingrum, CEO of Urbana-based Health Alliance, says they expect to get their 130,000 Medicaid patients through the current state budget crisis without a disruption in service.
Former Governor Sees Parallels From 1991 To Current Budget Impasse
Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the similarities between his first budget battle with House Speaker Michael Madigan, and the current standoff between Madigan and Governor Bruce Rauner.
State Paying Pension Debt With Funds Meant For Students
A federal grant program known as Title 1 sends money to schools with high rates of poverty to help close the achievement gap between poor and wealthy students - not to pay for pension debt.