Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board approves head football coach for 2017-18 school year at its meeting on Monday.

Marshall City Council authorizes housing rehabilitation grant application and services agreement at a recent meeting.

Champaign County Crisis Response Planning Committee discusses recommendations for JMHCP Implementation Grant at its meeting this week.

Arcola City Council approves professional services agreements for Community Development Assistance Program grant at a recent meeting.

Champaign County Rural Transit Advisory Group hears C-CARTS fiscal reports at its meeting earlier this week.

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board reviews salary schedule for central office employees at a recent meeting.

State Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is among the speakers scheduled to take the stage for Saturday’s rally in support of President Donald Trump in Springfield.

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8.

Arcola School District No. 306 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8.

Champaign County Board Facilities Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7.

Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Martinsville City Council discusses traffic control around grade school at a recent meeting.

Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board continues search for new director, it was stated during a recent meeting.

St. Joseph-Ogden High School District No. 305 Board reviews preliminary drawings for the science classrooms/lab project at a recent meeting.