Illinois Tobacco Quitline Closes Amid Grant Suspensions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Tobacco Quitline has been put on hold as a result of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to suspend $26 million in social service grants.
Airline Flight Delayed When Snoring Passenger Poked
CHICAGO (AP) — A passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire was removed after allegedly poking a snoring passenger with a pen.
Training Academy Cooperating in Probe of Chicago Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago training academy that was awarded a $20.5 million contract with Chicago Public Schools says it is cooperating with a federal probe of the district and has handed over records and files
House Approves Pumpkin as Illinois’ Official State Pie
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Pumpkin pie could be the new official state pie of Illinois.
House Approves Pumpkin as Illinois' Official State Pie
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Pumpkin pie could be the new official state pie of Illinois.
$97 Million Going Back to Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — About 600 school districts will benefit from $97 million that the Illinois State Board of Education has approved for those with the greatest funding needs.
Advocate Health Amends Illinois Managed Care Contract
CHICAGO (AP) — A large hospital system has agreed to alter its managed care contract with Illinois, saving the state $5.1 million.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Chief Stepping Down
CHICAGO (AP) — The coordinator of the Illinois medical marijuana pilot program is stepping down May 6 to go into private law practice.
Alternatives Organization Saving State Funds
An area organization operating in 10 Illinois Counties is saving state money while helping those in need.
Training Academy Cooperating in Probe of Chicago Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago training academy that was awarded a $20.5 million contract with Chicago Public Schools says it is cooperating with a federal probe of the district and has handed over records and files
Sandburg Named Number One Small College in Digital Technology
An area college has been named national champion of digital technology for the third straight year.