Thursday Jul 2 | WHOI
While Springfield lawmakers wallow in their budget woes, a local elected official is crying foul over what he says is a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Thursday Jul 2 | WHOI
Budget Battle Surpasses Deadline... Who's To Blame?
Today marks the beginning of Illinois new budget year, but after Governor Quinn vetoed a budget that would cut billions in social services, the state remains in limbo.
Local Students present at Augustana
Augustana College's 13th annual Celebration of Learning research symposium was May 9. This on-campus event showcased a diverse collection of advanced student research projects.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
IDNR Announces Illinois Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners- Fifth...
Illinois Department of Natural Resources FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2009 IDNR Announces Illinois Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Fifth Graders Highlight the Theme "Trees are Terrific in Cities and Towns!" SPRINGFIELD Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller today announced the winners of the 2009 Illinois Arbor Day Poster ...
Romney to host Rutherford fundraiser
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney is headlining a fundraiser for state Sen.
Committee To Reduce Comes Up With Nothing
After four weeks of hearings, the Illinois Senate Committee on Deficit Reduction adjourned Wednesday without producing any proposals for reducing the Illinois deficit.
Lawmaker Wants Texting While Driving Ban
With the new legislative year comes the flood of would-be laws, including one proposal to create a TWD ticket.
Blagojevich Ousted By Senate Vote
Rod Blagojevich has been ousted from the Governor's office by the unanimous vote of the state Senate.
The inauguration of Pat Quinn as governor may have induced a collective sigh of relief from Illinoisans.
"Today is sad day in Illinois history" Illinois Senators are voting on Governor Rod Blagojevich's bill of impeachment.
Blagojevich Trial to Start Monday
After being arrested on federal corruption charges, it seemed like the governor kept running his life like nothing happened.But now it's almost as if Governor Rod Blagojevich is trying to appeal to the public ...
Another community has latched on to trying to get money from President Obama's upcoming stimulus package.
Communities Look For Stimulating Experience
Congressman Aaron Schock is cosponsoring a bill that would direct stimulus funding to the Illinois General Assembly instead of the governor.
Ill. governor hopefuls build big campaign chests
Campaign finance reports for potential governors for 2010 have been filed today.
Relay for Life kicks off this month
The 2009 La Salle County Relay For Life kick-off will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
Rules Ready For Historic Trial
State Senator Dan Rutherford from Chenoa is part of a team of nine making the rules for the Governor's trial after being impeached.
What's next in the impeachment process
The Southern News Services Who presides over an impeachment trial in the Senate? Thomas Fitzgerald, the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
UPDATED: House votes to impeach Blagojevich; governor remains defiant
Associated Press Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, presides over the House as the lawmakers consider the impeachment of Gov.
Naming Burris sets up flurry of questions
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat has shaken everybody from Illinois up to Washington, D.C., and the White House and opened up the question of whether ...
What officials are saying about Burriss' appointment
What officials are saying about Burris' appointment Following is reaction to Gov.
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