Legislature Expected To Advance Remaining Pieces of Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democrats in the Illinois Legislature on Thursday are expected to continue to advance the remaining pieces of a $36.3 billion budget proposal that Republicans are criticizing as unbalanced.
Changes Made To Rauner’s Hiring-Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has revised its plan to change state hiring to allay opponents’ concerns.
Man Acquitted of Cruelty For Smoking Pot With Chameleon
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has acquitted a Chicago man of animal cruelty charges filed after the man posted a video of him smoking marijuana with a chameleon.
Medical Examiner Says Food Critic Drowned During Seizure
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cook County medical examiner’s office says food critic Josh Ozersky drowned in a Chicago hotel shower while suffering a seizure.
Illinois School Funding Would Increase in Democratic Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Funding for Illinois’ public schools would increase by roughly $240 million next year under a proposal Democrats are advancing in the Legislature.
Talks of Additional Jobs and Revenue Highlighted at Knox County Board Meeting
Last night’s Knox County Board Meeting was full of approvals and information regarding job opportunities and revenue for the area.
ROWVA Superintendent Talks “Difficult Decisions” in First Year
As the school year wraps up for most schools in the area, an area Superintendent recently looked back on his year.