Category Archives: Politics
Some worry high prices, stigma keeping illicit cannabis market alive in Illinois
While adult-use cannabis has been legal since the first of the year in Illinois, some are wondering if high dispensary prices are keeping people from moving to the legal market. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 13, 2020
Teacher union-backed poll: Teachers underpaid, should be able to retire earlier
The Illinois Education Association's second annual State of Education report released Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A teachers union-sponsored poll...
Feb 12, 2020
Proposed amendment banning right to work zones in Illinois ‘doesn’t create jobs and investment,’ says manufacturers’ group
Illinois Manufacturers' Association President Mark Denzler said if such an idea were to move forward, it shows a lack of priorities from lawmakers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Feb 12, 2020
Bipartisan call for Arroyo’s replacement to be ousted from Illinois House
Before Eva Dina Delgado was selected, House Speaker Michael Madigan in November sent the committeeman of the 36th Ward in Chicago a note that said Arroyo shouldn’t be involved in the selection p...
Feb 11, 2020
Illinois has landed in the top half of a list of the most politically engaged states in the country
The percentage of Americans giving money to a political candidate doubled from 6 percent to 12percent between 1992 and 2016. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – I...
Feb 10, 2020
Attorney says expunging cannabis records in Illinois could include complications
Outside of Cook County, people will be informed if they are eligible only by mail to the last known address, so affected people should contact the county where the offense occurred to update records. ...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois private school scholarship program grows despite donation slump
The Invest in Kids private school scholarship program offers a 75 percent state tax rebate in exchange for a donation to help a student go to the school of their choice tuition-free. (Photo courtesy: ...
Feb 10, 2020
State Treasurer Mike Freichs: ‘we did what we are supposed to do’ in Patriot Award acceptance speech
Treasurer Mike Frerichs accepted the Patriot Award at the Capitol Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – An organization that salutes employers for being flexible enough ...
Feb 10, 2020
New bill would establish 60-day time limit for Illinois State Police to consider FOID appeals
State Rep. Dan Caulkins says the Illinois State Police are taking too long to consider an appeal regarding FOID cards. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new p...
Feb 10, 2020
Legislative Inspector General Office says more autonomy needed to investigate corruption
Ex-Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The person who is supposed to be policing members of the General Assembly says she is hamstrung ...
Feb 06, 2020
