Category Archives: Politics

Illinois bill would fine people for using fake service dogs
Illinoisans who misrepresent a dog as a trained service dog could face fines under a proposal in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Misrepresenting ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Illinois officials warn residents to be ready for tornadoes
Clark says to make sure your home has a NOAA weather radio at the ready. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As officials in Nashville provide updates after deadly t...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Illinois House Republicans call for fair hearings on party’s property tax relief measure
State Rep. Deanne Mozzachi said because the Property Tax Relief Task Force was created in the fall and wrapped up its work in late December without producing a final report, property taxes across the ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Advocates see ‘no way’ Illinois auto voter program fully running by November
State officials won’t comment on the suit, but say they’ve registered more than 700,000 people via automatic voter registration. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Interest groups calling out big utilities
The big utilities in Illinois are being accused of wasteful spending, with ratepayers stuck with bigger bills. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some interest groups are calli...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

ISU officials present FY2021 budget proposal in Springfield
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (middle) and other school leaders were in Springfield Tuesday. (Photo HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – Representatives from Illinois State Un...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

More complaints flood the Capitol
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Illinois House Republicans say majority Democrats are holding the brakes on any reductions in property tax...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Kankakee girl stands for lemonade
Hayli Martinez says her grandmother gave her the best advice(PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlEleven-year-old Hayli Martenez (cq) took a piece of her late grandmother's advice — when you make ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2020

Illinois’ top doctor answers questions about coronavirus
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, updated a panel of senators in Springfield about coronavirus. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It didn't sou...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2020

New coalition of law enforcement, police unions warn against ending cash bail
A new coalition of sheriffs, police chiefs, and police unions is joining up to fight a proposal to eliminate cash bail in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2020