Morning Headlines: Thursday, September 24

Illinois College Students Feeling the Heat from the Budget Stalemate [Eyewitness News]

Freeport Police Department Swears In Four New Officers [WIFR]

Developer takes important step toward building at S. New Towne Drive [WREX]

Money available for homelessness projects in Winneago and Boone Counties [Eyewitness News]

New Winnebago County Purchasing Policy Could Limit Spending [WIFR]

Illinois Gaming Board rejects video licenses for strip mall [RRStar]

19-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Ogle County Crash [WIFR]