Illinois
University hosts teachers from across US to learn special curriculum
Although it is competitive to gain admittance to top universities, organizations are introducing programs that educators hope will give students an edge when applying. The nationwide non-profit organization Project Lead the Way promotes a middle school and high school curriculum that engages students in engineering, science and technology. ... Full story
Hard times for Ill., but not for governor's staff
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has handed out raises — some of more than 20 percent — to his staff while proclaiming a message of "shared sacrifice" and planning spending cuts of $1.4 billion because the state is awash in debt. ... Full story
Illinois Stops Paying Its Bills, but Can’t Stop Digging Hole
Even by the standards of this deficit-ridden state, Illinois’s comptroller, Daniel W. Hynes, faces an ugly balance sheet. Precisely how ugly becomes clear when he beckons you into his office to examine his daily briefing memo. ... Full story
Quinn budget cuts $1 billion, leaves $13 billion hole next year
Reductions hit students and mentally ill especially hard, but will do little to chop down state's debt. ... Full story
State Set To Begin Gloomy New Budget Year
Gov. Pat Quinn To Sign Plan By Day's End. ... Full story
Is Illinois the New California?
If you go to Sacramento this week, don't be surprised to hear champagne corks popping and chants of "We're #2! We're #2!" The cause for celebration? Illinois has overtaken California as the worst credit risk among American states. ... Full story
U of I President spells out grim future
Illinois' premier public university may be owed as much as $700 million from the state by year's end, threatening its "entire financial underpinning," its president told a group of regional business leaders Monday. ... Full story
Joyful Hawks fans mass for parade, rally
Fans clad in Blackhawks jerseys, waving Blackhawks flags, wearing Blackhawks hats. For so many who weren't in Philadelphia to witness what is now being referred to as simply "The Kane goal," today's parade is their chance to thank the team that brought Chicago together. And were they ever thankful. ... Full story
Quinn OKs letting universities borrow up to 9%
Gov. Quinn signed off Tuesday on a plan that gives universities the authority to borrow money at a time when the state owes them hundreds of millions of dollars in backlogged bills. ... Full story
Illinois trying to lure Navistar back
Company, though, says it will continue to look to relocate elsewhere. ... Full story
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