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Official: State museum could reopen in weeks

Details: Published on Monday, 08 February 2016 18:07

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum could reopen in a matter of weeks if the General Assembly approves changes sought by Gov. Bruce Rauner, a state agency director said Monday.

Passport parking now available downtown

Details: Published on Monday, 08 February 2016 16:50; Written by The Peorian

city logo The City of Peoria has announced a new way to pay for the parking meters in the downtown area.

passportparking The city has introduced...

State budget, higher ed battles roll on

Details: Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016 16:55

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic lawmakers on Thursday passed a measure they said will help university students and community colleges despite the lack of a budget, but Republicans called the bill...

Rauner predicts CPS takeover plan will get downstate support

Details: Published on Thursday, 04 February 2016 16:45

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — When the time comes, suburban and downstate Democrats will join him in his effort to have the state take control of Chicago’s debt-strapped school system, Gov. Bruce Rauner...

United Way: State budget impact worsens

Details: Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 17:14; Written by PRNewswire

united way color A new survey conducted by United Way of Illinois, the statewide association of 52 local United...

Cat announces more restructuring moves; EP plant to close

Details: Published on Friday, 29 January 2016 16:09; Written by Paul Gordon

Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday it will, as anticipated, close one of its oldest existing buildings in East Peoria as well as place additional employees on indefinite layoff.

Caterpillar announced Building HH in East Peoria will close by the end of 2018, a move the company said earlier was being contemplated. That closure will affect 230 jobs. Also, an additional 120...

Cullerton puts school reform out front, says pension deal near

Details: Published on Monday, 25 January 2016 18:06

By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — State Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, dropped two big pieces of news Monday:

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No surprises in Cat year-end financial report

Details: Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016 18:04; Written by Paul Gordon

600px Caterpillar logo Caterpillar Inc. ended 2015 about where it expected, with lower sales and profits reflective of the global economy and weakness in the markets it serves, and it expects 2016 to be similar, the company announced Thursday.