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AP: A look at the damage of Illinois’ 3-year budget impasse
The AP is reporting, “With Illinois approaching a third straight year without a state budget,… Read More
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Illinois cut near junk by S&P, lowest ever for a U.S. state
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “Illinois had its bond rating downgraded to one step above… Read More
THE SOUTHERN: Nearly 80 employees losing jobs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
The Southern Illinoisan is reporting, “Close to 80 people are losing their jobs and possibly… Read More
FOX ILLINOIS: Rauner Receives Certificate of Achievement: 700 Days Without a Budget
FOX Illinois is reporting, “Tick Tock the budget clock paid a visit to the Capitol… Read More
Credit agencies threaten to punish Illinois; Would be first state with “junk” rating
Investors are taking notice of the nearly three-year failure of Governor Bruce Rauner to get… Read More
Campaign season starts with few accomplishments to report
Governor Rauner and lawmakers in Springfield aren’t up for election for another 18 months, but… Read More
Northeastern Illinois to cut 180 jobs due to budget impasse
Interim President Richard Helldobler in an email to Northeastern Illinois University faculty and staff announced… Read More
Report: Declining enrollments add further stress to already stretched Illinois colleges and universities
A new report from the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform found that Illinois colleges and… Read More
Suburban Chicago fairs & fests: Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and more
The Daily Herald rounds up the Memorial Day parades and ceremonies that will be taking… Go to Article
David Ross knocks it out of the park on Monday’s DWTS
Former Cubs catcher David Ross earned a perfect score with partner Lindsay Arnold, in his… Watch Video
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