Category Archives: Politics
Illinois universities seek double-digit funding increases from state lawmakers
The entire U of I system is requesting a total of $657 million, a 12 percent increase from current levels. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Officials from three ...
Feb 27, 2020
Volcker Alliance gives Rauner’s final budget failing grades
Glasgall says most states have begun to put away rainy-day funds, something Illinois has yet to do. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In fiscal year 2018, Illinoi...
Feb 26, 2020
WalletHub reaffirms Illinois’ property taxes as second-highest in nation
Illinois has led the nation in outbound migration over the past decade. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It may not come as a surprise to residents that a new re...
Feb 26, 2020
Law enforcement group objects to release of non-citizen felons without notification
A spokesperson from IDOC said the policy reflects the state’s Trust Act that prohibits law enforcement from detaining someone based on immigration status. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Feb 26, 2020
New bill would let a state board set prescription costs
Stephani Becker, associate director of healthcare justice at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law(PHOTO: Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A state board would decide what the right price to pay fo...
Feb 26, 2020
New policy has Illinois sheriffs hot under the collar
State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) says the new policy is a bad one (PHOTO:Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Statehouse Republicans and the Illinois Sheriffs' Association are mad about p...
Feb 26, 2020
Increased snow from cloud seeding, study featuring University of Illinois researcher finds
Cloud seeding has been going on for 60 years, said Bob Rauber, a professor of atmospheric science at the U of I. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Scientists, inc...
Feb 25, 2020
Officials discuss automatic voter registration program
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke at the hearing Monday in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now it's time for the federal government to look into the problems with Illinoi...
Feb 24, 2020
Bill would give students mental health sick days
A new bill introduced to the legislature would extend allowable sick days for students at public schools to address mental health issues. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach...
Feb 24, 2020
Special Illinois House committee to meet Tuesday on challenge against appointed representative’s qualifications
State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (Photo ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – An appointed state lawmaker running in next month's primary could have her qualifications cha...
Feb 24, 2020
