Category Archives: Politics
Illinois lawmakers look to remove retail wine shipping ban
Twelve states currently allow such shipping, according to the Wine Institute. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in Springfield would open up a whol...
Mar 02, 2020
One state lawmaker has an idea for how to reduce costs for schools around the state
A new proposal in Springfield could change the way schools report their data to the StateBoard of Education. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in S...
Mar 02, 2020
Tax amnesty program brings in $240 million for Illinois
Nearly $240 million in unpaid taxes poured into the Illinois Department of Revenue because of the 2019 tax amnesty program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – More...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois students could soon be taught about sexting risks in school
Illinois lawmakers in the state House of Representatives have approved of including "sext education" in schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School children...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois employers raise concerns over proposal to merge state agencies
Illinois employers are voicing their concern about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed merger of the Department of Labor and the Department of Employment Security. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Rad...
Mar 02, 2020
Municipal group critical of bill to require all Illinois fire districts to levy foreign fire insurance fees
State Sen. Robert Martwick said the foreign fire insurance fee is a fee paid for by out-of-state insurance companies selling fire insurance policies to in-state homeowners. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois public health officials briefing state legislature on coronavirus
Public health officials say it's always important to practice routine hygiene like covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 27, 2020
Illinois lawmakers look to allow parents to exempt kids from school shooter drills
Parents would be able to exempt their child from active shooter drills in school under a new bill (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are moving ...
Feb 27, 2020
Measure to partially ban red-light cameras passes Illinois House
McSweeney said the red-light camera program is corrupt, and it's time to act. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – After a former state lawmaker pleaded guilty to ta...
Feb 27, 2020
Debate over Illinois’ noncitizen prisoner release policy focuses on money, safety
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez said the sheriffs are just concerned about money. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections policy o...
Feb 27, 2020
