Category Archives: Politics
One group says the pandemic has exposed Illinois’ budget woes
A political think tank is sounding the alarm on Illinois' pension debt, saying the coronavirus outbreak will expand the state's pension shortfalls to the tune of $300 billion dollars. (Photo courtesy:...
Apr 07, 2020
Pritzker says more needed from federal government to address Illinois’ unemployment funds, state finances
Gov. J.B. Pritzker couldn't say what steps his administration is taking to shore up the state's spending with the expected cash crunch from the COVID-19 pandemic, but he's looking for a federal bailou...
Apr 07, 2020
Governor expresses frustration in Saturday briefing
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is frustrated with the President's lack of urgency for invoking the Defense Production Act.. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlIllinois has passed the ten-thousan...
Apr 05, 2020
U of I Professor: “Coronavirus could change the way we collect taxes”
Fred Giertz, an economics professor at the University of Illinois, says a delay in tax revenue – considering income taxes, sales taxes, and corporate taxes – means he cannot report his mon...
Apr 01, 2020
Illinois Retail Merchants Association applauding Illinois Attorney General’s efforts to stop price gouging
Carr says some prices have increased because operational costs have gone up as a result of the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The president of the Il...
Apr 01, 2020
Illinois’ lobbying reform task force misses deadline amid pandemic
For other issues, McChonchie said federal investigations are still ongoing, but he hopes lawmakers can retrain their focus on ethics and lobbying reforms when the pandemic subsides. (Photo courtesy: W...
Apr 01, 2020
Some consider ways to slowly return Illinois’ economy during COVID crisis
With a large section of Illinois' economy shut down in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, some are looking at what a slow return to normal operations could look like. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Mar 30, 2020
President Trump approves Gov. Pritzker’s request for disaster declaration
Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at those who do not observe social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker brought what he considered good news to his daily...
Mar 26, 2020
Lightfoot calls for Census postponement amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday in a news conference that federal officials need to consider moving the deadlines back until local organizations can properly ensure a full count. (Photo courtesy: ...
Mar 26, 2020
Illinois unemployment applications see record spike in first week of COVID-19 shutdowns
Illinoisans applied for unemployment benefits last week at a rate ten times higher than the week before. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Unemployment claims in ...
Mar 26, 2020
