Storms bring snow to Central Illinois
Illinois Public Media News is monitoring storms forecasted for Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas on March 3. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. Conditions continue to deteriorate in areas where it's still snowing. And much of the state will see overnight lows below freezing, so […]
Mendoza pushes for law requiring greater deposits in ‘rainy day’ fund
Highest-ever balance slated to exceed $1.9 billion by end of fiscal year.
Illinois’ economic growth rate was up a bit in February — Flash Index
Following a year of declines – the state’s economic growth rate increased last month, albeit slightly. The University of Illinois Flash Index rose from January’s 103.1 to 103.4 in February.
One year after Madigan’s indictment, former speaker’s allies prepare for trial
‘ComEd Four’ set for trial this month while former chief of staff’s trial scheduled for August.
IPM says farewell to St. Louis-bound Brian Moline
Illinois Public Media is bidding a reluctant goodbye to Brian Moline, who has accepted a new job as a news editor for St. Louis Public Radio, beginning March 6.
Assisting the arts throughout Illinois
RUSHVILLE — The Illinois Arts Council Agency provides grants to not-for-profit organizations around the state. But right now, it’s seeking something back – input. The state agency is holding a listening tour with a focus on central and southern Illinois. “I’m blown away by all of the stuff that is happening in the nooks and […]
217 Today: Illinois Arts Council Agency gathers community perspectives on listening tour
Thursday, March 2, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers are trying to hold rideshare companies to the same legal standard of care as more traditional modes of transportation. About two-thirds of all Illinois applicants in President Biden’s $400 billion debt forgiveness program were accepted. The largest nonprofit club at the University of Illinois says it’s set to raise […]