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U of I maintenance worker says disquiet in union leading university employees to consider opting out

By Robert Hadley | Apr 1, 2019

Problems with a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign union are pushing university employees to consider opting out, according to a maintenance worker.

Mayol says proposed gas hike would only hurt downstate communities

By Robert Hadley | Dec 21, 2018

Although Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and others are floating the idea of a 20- to 30-cent-per-gallon tax hike to fund infrastructure projects, at least one township supervisor is against the plan.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Vermilion County early voting down compared to 2014

By Robert Hadley | Oct 12, 2018

With just three weeks remaining until the 2018 general elections, Vermilion County’s early voting numbers are less than a third of the last midterm election.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

From Prairie State Wire

5 GOP House candidates to discuss 'infiltrating the Springfield Machine'

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Five Republican candidates who will be on November’s ballots in districts across Illinois will hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to answer the question “What Happens When Conservative Reformers Infiltrate the Springfield Machine?”

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Champaign-area police, firefighters spread good cheer through Wal-Mart grant

By Robert Hadley | Dec 21, 2017

Sheriff's deputies and firefighters from the Champaign and Savoy districts will help distribute a $2,500 grant from Wal-Mart to help light up the holidays for eight families this year.

4-H Club's sew-a-thon brings cheer to cancer patients

By Robert Hadley | Nov 20, 2017

For the Champaign Mixed Clovers 4-H Club, “Kids Helping Kids” is more than just a slogan – it’s a tangible way of helping some of the 250,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year.

Champaign mayor says city welcomes all

By Robert Hadley | Mar 13, 2017

Citing citizens’ concerns about potential immigration reforms under the Trump administration, Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen assured city council leaders the city “remains committed to fostering a friendly and welcoming community for all who choose to live here.”

New building seeks tenant ahead of million-dollar reboot

By Robert Hadley | Feb 19, 2017

The search for a flagship occupant is on, now that the three-story, 15,000-square-foot Cohen Building in downtown Urbana is set to receive a multimillion-dollar facelift.