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Updated: 1 hour 1 min ago LIC, NTC rosters set for Central Illinois All-Star Game (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)TOLEDO – Rosters are set for the 17th annual Central Illinois Boys’ and second annual Girls’ All-Star games scheduled for March 20 at Cumberland High School.
Illinois' Pension Problem (WEEK News 25 Central Illinois)The state of Illinois is behind on its pension obligations to the tune of $85 billion.
Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Illinois (WGEM Quincy)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn is set to propose a new state budget that would leave tax rates untouched, even though he previously has insisted Illinois should use a tax hike to deal with a huge deficit.
Rural Illinois needs to be counted in census (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)Illinois Farm Bureau encourages its rural citizens to complete the 2010 Census as quickly and accurately as possible. Farming and rural populations are shrinking, but are no less vital to the nation’s economy and security. That is why it is so important that rural communities complete the census to ensure their fair share of political power, local funding and needed services.
Illinois recruit delivers thrills to 2,600 at UIS (The State Journal-Register)Being the 7-foot center of attention has meant a lot of pushing, shoving and occasional verbal challenges for University of Illinois-bound Meyers Leonard this season. Tuesday night’s Class 2A supersectional at UIS was no exception, but the Robinson High senior kept his cool in front of a big crowd that included Illini coach Bruce Weber.
Illinois Wesleyan is the 'perfect fit' for Charleston distance runner Smith (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)CHARLESTON -- Three years ago Charleston senior Aaron Smith didn’t know what or where Illinois Wesleyan University was. Then somebody mentioned the Division III school to Smith’s dad during a track meet. Illinois Wesleyan popped up again when Smith started to look at his college options both academically and to extend his track and cross country career.
First Mid-Illinois supports SBL Dental Services (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)MATTOON — First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust is helping Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System’s mobile dental clinic offer greater access to dental care to children in need in East Central Illinois, according to a press release.
Illinois' Unemployment Highest Since August 1983 (Chicago Public Radio)The number of unemployed workers in Illinois went up in January. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate for the month was 11.3 percent. That's up from 11 percent in December. It's the state's highest level of unemployment since August of 1983.
Public input session Thursday on Illinois River Road (The Ottawa Times)Public input will be sought by the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway at a community forum from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, at Ottawa City Hall, 301 W. Madison St. The byway unites more than
Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Illinois (The Telegraph)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn plans to propose a budget that would keep Illinois government afloat mostly by borrowing money and letting bills go unpaid, his top aides said Tuesday, while also hinting that he may discuss raising taxes as an alternative.
Amber Alert issued in Illinois (KHQA Tri-States)TWO CHILDREN WERE ABDUCTED FROM 1942 EAST CANTRELL STREET IN DECATUR ILLINOIS AROUND 3:30 P M TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Rural Illinois needs to be counted in census (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)Illinois Farm Bureau encourages its rural citizens to complete the 2010 Census as quickly and accurately as possible. Farming and rural populations are shrinking, but are no less vital to the nation’s economy and security. That is why it is so important that rural communities complete the census to ensure their fair share of political power, local funding and needed services.
Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Illinois (WGEM Quincy)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn plans to propose a budget that would keep Illinois government afloat mostly by borrowing money and letting bills go unpaid.
AMBER Alert issued for two Central Illinois children (WQAD Moline)An AMBER Alert is underway in the state of Illinois after two young children were abducted in Decatur, about 3 hours southeast of the Quad Cities.
Illinois' jobless rate jumps slightly (Peoria Journal Star)State officials say unemployment in Illinois jumped slightly from December to January. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January was 11.3 percent. That's compared with an 11 percent revised rate the month before.
Edgar: Don't Expect Illinois Budget Reform Anytime Soon (Chicago Public Radio)Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar says he doubts the state’s budget problems will be solved any time soon.
Good News For Employment In Illinois? (Chicagoist)AP Photo/Danny Johnston Economic news might be looking upward for Illinois for the first time in a few months. According to a survey by the staffing firm Manpower, who regularly releases such surveys, 18 percent of companies in the greater Chicago area are planning to take on more employees next quarter, and increase of 10 percent over the first quarter of the year. With only 3 percent of ...
Unemployment In Illinois Worst Since August 1983 (CBS 2 Chicago)Unemployment in Illinois was up again in January 2010, and reached its highest level in more than 26 years.
Illinois' jobless rate jumps slightly (WGEM Quincy)CHICAGO (AP) -- State officials say unemployment in Illinois jumped slightly from December to January. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January was 11.3 percent. That's compared with an 11 percent
Illinois' jobless rate jumps slightly (WICS Springfield)CHICAGO (AP) -- State officials say unemployment in Illinois jumped slightly from December to January.
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