Caitlin Nordahl Stories

Rauner solidifies U of I fellows program to send students, scientists to China

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 23, 2017

Marking an agreement to bring Illinois students and scientists to Hangzhou, China, on cultural and environmental goals, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently toured Wanxiang facilities in the Chinese city and met with the company's leaders during his international trade mission, according to a press release.

Rauner touts Illinois-China university ties during trade mission

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 20, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner promoted the ongoing relationship between the University of Illinois and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, during his recent international trade mission, according to a press release.

Parkland college trustee resigned as employee, group contends

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 1, 2017

Parkland Community College Trustee Rochelle Harding should not get to choose whether to remain as a trustee or a college employee, the Edgar County Watchdogs contend following a recent court ruling that Harding cannot maintain both roles.

Central, Centennial high grads earn biliteracy honors

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 26, 2017

Thirty-nine students from Central and Centennial high schools earned statewide recognition for their biliteracy achievements on standardized tests before graduating this year, according to Champaign Community Unit School District 4.

UIUC team earns grant to create unique nanomanufacturing node

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 26, 2017

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign’s (UIUC) have won a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a computational node to develop nanomanufacturing simulation tools, according to a release from the university.

Urbana promotes marketing coordinator to lead communications role

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 25, 2017

Natalie Kenny Marquez has been named communications coordinator for the City of Urbana, according to a recent press release.

Champaign attorney, ex-Miss America to vie for state's top law post

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 15, 2017

Erika Harold, a Champaign attorney and former Miss America, will challenge Attorney General Lisa Madigan in the 2018 general election, according to a recent press release.

Groundbreaking on new Champaign hotel open to all

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 4, 2017

Future guests -- or just interested passersby -- are invited to attend the groundbreaking for the Champaign Hampton Inn by Horve Hospitality at 11 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to a press release from the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.

Being 'mad at the math' won't end Illinois' ongoing financial woes, attorney says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 14, 2017

Illinois’ economy will take decades to recover from the state’s current pension and workers’ compensation obligations, to say nothing of the debts continually being added because of a significant lack of reform, according to a blistering analysis from Chicago attorney Eugene Keefe.

Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.

Hays highlights departed Danville business in workers' comp fght

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 30, 2017

Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) hated to see FreightCar America leave Danville, but it happened because of inadequate workers' compensation reform like House Bill 2525, he told the House on the last day of the spring legislative session.

Overtaxed Illinoisans also seeing nation's smallest growth in personal income

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 23, 2017

Illinois’ average personal income growth since the Great Recession is tied with Nevada for the worst in the country, according to data from the Pew Charitable Trusts recently published on the Illinois Policy Institute website.

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Report: U of I shows biggest tuition jump -- blame pensions

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 16, 2017

The University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign (UIUC) is leading the state in some rather dubious areas that exemplify Illinois’ current higher education crisis, according the Illinois Policy Institute.

Clinton Power Station back online; work provided boost to local economy

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 13, 2017

Following a month-long scheduled outage, Exelon Generation’s Clinton Power Station was refuelled and back to full power on June 6, according to a press release, which also said Clinton businesses enjoyed extra revenue from the 1,500 additional workers who took part in the project.