Category Archives: Politics
Illinois considers automatic voter registration
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure to implement automatic voter registration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – There appears to be little ...
Oct 15, 2015
Edgar to Rauner: Passing a budget should be first priority
Former Gov. Jim Edgar speaks to political science students at the University of Illinois-Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – ...
Oct 15, 2015
LaHood to serve on natural resources, science committees
Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was sworn into Congress on Sept. 17. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Darin LaHood has been given his committee assignments now that heR...
Oct 14, 2015
Poll finds support for Rauner ‘Turnaround Agenda’
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been pushing for local control of collective bargaining issues tied to a property tax freeze. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A re...
Oct 14, 2015
McCarter to challenge Shimkus in GOP House primary
State Sen. Kyle McCarter has declared his candidacy for the Illinois 15th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network LEBANON – Changing his mind ab...
Oct 09, 2015
Republican leaders standing by governor
(Photo courtesy Facebook/House Republicans) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network OAK LAWN – If there's a compromise to be reached on the budget stalemate, Republican leaders says it's up to De...
Oct 08, 2015
Murphy, Weaver sworn in to Illinois Senate
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 06, 2015
Presidential campaign to officially begin in Illinois
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party says while Illinois isn’t among early primary states, candidates often stop in Chicago for fundraisers on the way to and from campaign...
Oct 04, 2015
Budget impasse overshadows Illinois comptroller race
Illinois comptroller Leslie Munger will run in a special election in 2016. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Can being associated with Gov. Bruce Rauner spe...
Sep 30, 2015
Kasich makes a stop in Illinois
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks to reporters in Chicago. (Illinois Radio Network/John Gregory) By IRN/John Gregory A Republican presidential candidate tried to play ...
Sep 29, 2015
