NIU Northern Star dusted off its printing press to deliver a special 16-page edition devoted to compensation of NIU employees. Since the Star has only published an online version of the paper for several years, it’s a puzzle as to how they made the extraordinary decision to do this one this way. (Perhaps not so coincidentally, President Freeman gives the State of the University address today.) https://northernstar.info/flipbook/spring-2025-salary-issue/#1
Thanks for posting that tribute Rich - making duets with Donny Hathaway again. That’s Illinois-centric - music is universal after all.
For Illinois news, I’m just glad the weather has broke and its already a lovely day at the Statehouse.
- Don't Bloc Me In - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 8:56 am:
Rep. Mike Bost had promised a telephone town hall for last night. Preregistration was required. With no further instructions I assumed there would be a call-back to join. Neither I nor others I’ve talked to received a call, so we assumed it wasn’t happening. This morning I called his office, which told me the town hall was held, but there was a glitch in calling people. I understand glitches, but everything makes me skeptical in this environment. I had already assumed people who would be allowed to ask questions would be pre-screened. Did anyone here participate in the town hall? I’d appreciate your take.
I was truly saddened yesterday to learn of former Governor Edgar’s serious illness. Our best wishes to him and his family. A good and decent public servant.
- @misterjayem - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 7:52 am:
It’s a beautiful morning in the western suburbs.
– MrJM
- yinn - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 8:32 am:
NIU Northern Star dusted off its printing press to deliver a special 16-page edition devoted to compensation of NIU employees. Since the Star has only published an online version of the paper for several years, it’s a puzzle as to how they made the extraordinary decision to do this one this way. (Perhaps not so coincidentally, President Freeman gives the State of the University address today.) https://northernstar.info/flipbook/spring-2025-salary-issue/#1
- TheUpperRoom - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 8:33 am:
Thanks for posting that tribute Rich - making duets with Donny Hathaway again. That’s Illinois-centric - music is universal after all.
For Illinois news, I’m just glad the weather has broke and its already a lovely day at the Statehouse.
- Don't Bloc Me In - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 8:56 am:
Rep. Mike Bost had promised a telephone town hall for last night. Preregistration was required. With no further instructions I assumed there would be a call-back to join. Neither I nor others I’ve talked to received a call, so we assumed it wasn’t happening. This morning I called his office, which told me the town hall was held, but there was a glitch in calling people. I understand glitches, but everything makes me skeptical in this environment. I had already assumed people who would be allowed to ask questions would be pre-screened. Did anyone here participate in the town hall? I’d appreciate your take.
- zer0number - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 9:11 am:
Anyone know what all the hubbub was about outside of the Stratton yesterday? HAZMAT was there with a bunch of fire truck and SoSPD incident command.
- Stones - Tuesday, Feb 25, 25 @ 10:01 am:
I was truly saddened yesterday to learn of former Governor Edgar’s serious illness. Our best wishes to him and his family. A good and decent public servant.