Category Archives: Politics
Commission says the problems are not confined to Springfield
Nicholas Birdsong of the National Conference of State Legislatures says the rules on financial disclosure vary.(PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– A day after the governor used h...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois lawmaker seeks to change Illinois window tint restrictions
State Representative Maurice West wants to allow Illinois residents to tint all of their automotive windows with proper permission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Jan 30, 2020
‘He talked about Twitter more than property taxes,’ Republicans pounce after Pritzker’s State of the State speech
Durkin also wanted to hear more about policies to grow the state’s economy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Political leaders from both sides of the aisle...
Jan 30, 2020
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval sent bills to empty committees, ensuring they wouldn’t advance
After he was ridiculed for getting a couple of red-light camera tickets himself, Sandoval sent Duffy's bill to the Subcommittee on Special Issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Jan 30, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats liked what they heard from the governor, while Republicans react with guarde...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois real estate transfer tax money goes to 85 park projects in matching state grant funds
Torbert says the funding allows communities to build their open spaces, create opportunities for outdoor recreation and also boost the local economy. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois lawmakers push to give dogs, cats legal representation in abuse cases
Skillicorn says animal abuse cases often lead to a slap on the wrist. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers want to allow for abused cats and dog...
Jan 29, 2020
Sandoval pleads guilty as some lawmakers seek to end ‘corrupt’ red-light camera industry
Gov. J.B. Pritzker left the issue of how to deal with red-light cameras to the state legislature. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Former state Sen. Martin San...
Jan 29, 2020
Lawmakers hope to see governor address ethics, property taxes, pensions in State of the State address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his State of the State speech today and some at the statehouse want the governor to addresses some key issues. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois lawmakers seek truce with other states to end business poaching
Illinois is looking for a legislative truce with other states that use tax credits to try to lure businesses away. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois la...
Jan 29, 2020
