Rutherford presses Quinn on pension reform
CHAMPAIGN — State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said he is "cautiously optimistic" that the state's financial condition is improving but warned that Gov. Pat Quinn must push harder for a reduction in...
View ArticleReport: State revenue will stay flat this year
SPRINGFIELD — A faltering national economy will mean virtually no revenue growth in Illinois this year, even as the state tries to dig out of a backlog of about $8 billion in unpaid bills.read more
View ArticleChampaign schools' budget now shows surplus
CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign school board Monday heard a presentation on its budget for this school year at a special meeting Monday and voted unanimously to schedule a budget hearing for Sept. 24 .The...
View ArticleFlash Index stays unchanged
URBANA — The University of Illinois flash index remained at 102.9 in August, unchanged from July, indicating sluggish economic growth in the state.Economist J. Fred Giertz, who compiles the index, said...
View ArticleBrady, Rutherford see pension bill in late '12 or early '13
URBANA — Two top Republican officials in Illinois predicted Wednesday that the Legislature would approve a pension-revision bill either late this year, after the Nov. 6 election, or in early 2013.read...
View ArticleStates' support for research universities dropping
Illinois has made another dubious top 10 list, ranking fourth nationally in a study that examined the steep decline in state support for America's top public research universities.read more
View ArticleJimmy John's leaving Illinois?
CHAMPAIGN — Neither Jimmy John Liautaud nor the president of the Jimmy John's sandwich chain would comment Thursday on a report the company will move its licensing division out of state.read more
View ArticleLicense plate fee hike on way to Quinn
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois state parks and natural areas should receive an infusion of money for improvements under legislation approved and sent to the governor's desk on Wednesday.read more
View ArticleRTHS leader sees less state money
RANTOUL — Rantoul Township High School Superintendent Scott Amerio informed board members this week that projections indicate the district will receive anywhere between 80 percent to 85 percent of its...
View ArticleFiscal outlook spells cuts for Danville schools
DANVILLE — When Danville schools officials look ahead to the upcoming fiscal year, they still see some big unknowns — the level of state funding, some local revenue and health insurance expenses, among...
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