Illinois Comptroller To Address Budget Uncertainty
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger is preparing for what could happen if there’s no state budget in place when the new fiscal year begins next month.
Bill Passed Allowing Increased Illinois Beer Production
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation that proponents expect to boost Illinois’ beer production is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the House.
Chicago Teachers Rally and March For “Fair Contract’
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Chicago Public School teachers marched along downtown streets demanding a “fair contract” after hearing their leadership demand new revenue sources to fund it.
College of DuPage Finance Officials Placed On Leave
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (AP) — Two College of DuPage finance officials have been put on administrative leave in the wake of an internal audit of the school’s investment practices.
Chicago Priest Says Turn Cellphone Cameras On Criminals
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago activist the Rev. Michael Pfleger says it’s now time for members of the public to turn their cellphone cameras in a new direction in effort to make their neighborhoods safer.
House Rejects Property Tax Freeze; GOP Says Effort Lacking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has voted down a property tax freeze _ one of the issues on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s agenda.
Abingdon Police Department Raises Funds For Injured Officer
The Abingdon Police Department is raising funds to help an officer who was injured over the weekend.
New Happy Joe’s Set to Open Mid-July
Months of construction are expected to culminate sometime next month, as the new Happy Joe’s Restaurant location on North Henderson Street in Galesburg will open.