Category Archives: Politics
Illinois lawmakers look to allow parents to exempt kids from school shooter drills
Parents would be able to exempt their child from active shooter drills in school under a new bill (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are moving ...
Feb 27, 2020
Measure to partially ban red-light cameras passes Illinois House
McSweeney said the red-light camera program is corrupt, and it's time to act. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – After a former state lawmaker pleaded guilty to ta...
Feb 27, 2020
Debate over Illinois’ noncitizen prisoner release policy focuses on money, safety
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez said the sheriffs are just concerned about money. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections policy...
Feb 27, 2020
Illinois universities seek double-digit funding increases from state lawmakers
The entire U of I system is requesting a total of $657 million, a 12 percent increase from current levels. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Officials from thre...
Feb 27, 2020
New proposal to update sex education in Illinois has LGBTQ component
Tre Graham, a high school senior from Marion, identifies as queer (they/them/theirs) and supports a bill to include new information about LGBTQ health in an Illinois sex ed curriculum. (Dave Dahl/WJBC...
Feb 27, 2020
One lawmaker’s crusade against red light cameras continues
State Rep. David McSweeney got his red light bill to the floor (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Red light camera talk is heating up at the statehouse. The House Wednesday passe...
Feb 27, 2020
Illinois casinos look to sports betting for revenue boost
Revenues are now down 40 percent to $1.3 billion from the high water mark ten years ago. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Revenues from Illinois' 10 casinos have ...
Feb 26, 2020
Illinois’ in-person sports gambling rule could send people to offshore sports books, industry player warns
When Illinois officially makes its sports betting licenses available to operate, bettors will have to go to a casino, racetrack or other brick-and-mortar facilities that has one of the first licenses ...
Feb 26, 2020
Volcker Alliance gives Rauner’s final budget failing grades
Glasgall says most states have begun to put away rainy-day funds, something Illinois has yet to do. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In fiscal year 2018, Illinoi...
Feb 26, 2020
WalletHub reaffirms Illinois’ property taxes as second-highest in nation
Illinois has led the nation in outbound migration over the past decade. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It may not come as a surprise to residents that a new re...
Feb 26, 2020
