Category Archives: Politics
Trump to stage rally in Springfield
Donald Trump will appear at a rally in Springfield on Monday. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Donald Trump appears at a campaign rally in Spring...
Nov 04, 2015
Sen. Brady: Democrats running ‘scared’ from Rauner
State Sen. Bill Brady said the U.S. Department of Education could be abolished. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois is now in its fifth month without a budget. State Sen. Bill...
Nov 02, 2015
LaHood: Two-year budget fails to curtail spending
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted against the two-year budget agreement. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he’s glad to see Congress pass a budget, but he&#...
Oct 30, 2015
LaHood backing Ryan for U.S. House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says Paul Ryan is just the refreshing change of pace the GOP needs following John Boehner’s tenure as Speaker of the House. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Ra...
Oct 27, 2015
Lobbyist spending in Illinois exceeds 2014 totals
Lobbyists have spent $1.2 million in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Spending by lobbyists in Illinois in 2015 has already surpassed what the s...
Oct 27, 2015
Rep. Brady: No reason to be in Springfield if budget deal not close
State Rep. Dan Brady still is not sure when Illinois might pass a budget. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – With a state budget seemingly nowhere close to being passed, why aren...
Oct 26, 2015
Rauner responds to GOP critics
Gov. Bruce Rauner is firing back at other Republicans who have criticized him lately over, among other things, how he's handling this year's budget process. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Alex Degm...
Oct 23, 2015
Harper’s priorities include reversing cuts to child care assistance
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregrory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The first priority for the newest lawmaker in the Capitol is reversing cuts to child care assistance put in place by Gov. Bruc...
Oct 22, 2015
Weaver starts his state senate tenure
Chuck Weaver has appointed to fill the remainder of Darin LaHood’s term in the Illinois Senate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Weaver)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Oct 21, 2015
Durbin: Tea Party remains ‘destructive’ force in Washington
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks with reporters in Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator, D...
Oct 19, 2015
