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Illinois adds $100 million to Rainy Day Fund

3 years ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- When Illinois' budget impasse started, the state had no money in its savings account. The same can be said for the pandemic. But that is changing as the state continues to pour money into its Rainy Day Fund. State Comptroller Susana Mendoza deposited $100 million into the fund on Wednesday, bringing [...]
Bradley Zimmerman

New Illinois law offers alternative options for college textbooks

3 years ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A new law recently signed by Governor Pritzker may help college students save some money amidst the high price of tuition. The new law, sponsored by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), requires universities to give students access to online versions of their course materials on the first day of class. These [...]
Bradley Zimmerman

DHS fails to transfer Illinois inmates in need of mental health treatment

3 years ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- For months, the Illinois Department of Human Services has failed to move inmates that are unfit to stand trial from the Sangamon County Jail. Now, the county is suing the state. โ€œIf they're not going to do this on their own, then it presses us into action,โ€ Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell [...]
Cole Henke