Category Archives: Politics

Illinois lawmakers override Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of sales tax exemption
House Bill 3902 reinstates a previous sales tax exemption on materials, parts, equipment, components and furnishings used on planes in the 14 facilities in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Il...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2020

Proposed constitutional amendment would establish ‘lockbox’ for Illinois’ FOID card funds
101st District State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur)(Photo courtesy: Dan Caukins/Illinois State Representative Facebook Page) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker is propos...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2020

Bill to ban red-light cameras gets new life after bribe scandal
In 2015, Sen. Martin Sandoval killed a bill that belonged to state Rep. David McSweeney, which would have banned non-home rule municipalities from installing red-light cameras. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2020

Bill to give all local governments ability to levy gas taxes could push pump prices higher in Illinois
Senate Bill 2978 would open up the ability for all municipal governments to tack on an extra 3 percent gas tax to the state and federal gas tax. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2020

New lawmaker could be kicked out of the Illinois House
A state representative indicted last fall – and who then dropped out of the House – still had a hand in picking his successor, and some people say that's not right. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2020

President of Illinois Manufactures Association: ‘we have to attract the next generation of workers’
You can nominate and vote for your favorites online, with the winner to be crowned April 1 at the Governor's Mansion. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As we lead up to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2020

Pritzker signs legislation creating guidelines for private government auditors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that would allow municipalities another way to check up on whether local businesses owe more in sales taxes than they're paying and if the state's giving that mon...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2020

Lawmakers considering how to make Illinois’ primary first in nation following Iowa debacle
State Sen. Andy Manar said he is researching what it will take to move Illinois up in the national process. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – With the deb...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2020

House lawmakers talk about former colleague accused of sexual harassment
House Speaker Michael Madigan (left) spoke with reporters Tuesday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Illinois House – including the speaker – are talk...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2020

Illinois commission set to hear proposed changes to Legislative Ethics Commission
Last week Change Illinois' Madeleine Doubek said the inspector general needs subpoena power and the authority to make founded reports public. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRI...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2020



