Category Archives: Politics
Health advocates want to limit prior authorization by insurance companies
Isabella McKenna has dealt with severe arthritis for much of her life. (PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Doctors and patients say they've had it with some paper-pusher at an insur...
Feb 24, 2020
Illinois House Republicans say governor’s proposed budget holds state ‘hostage’
Voters will decide on the progressive income tax in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Republicans said the governor’s proposed budget was based on...
Feb 20, 2020
Pearson: Blagojevich can run for Congress
Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday in Chicago for the first time since he returned home from prison. (Photo ABC News) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Many are still in shock and wonder...
Feb 20, 2020
Reaction to Wednesday’s budget speech is, predictably, split along party lines
Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) calls Gov. Pritzker’s budget proposal unique. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Just as the dust is settling from the long quest to better pay f...
Feb 20, 2020
Pritzker delivers annual budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered the annual budget address Wednesday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The theme of Gov. Pritzker's budget message Wednesday afternoon was "opt...
Feb 19, 2020
As more states consider biometric privacy laws, expert warns about Illinois’ approach
Some lawmakers have proposed rolling back the law, but organizations such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation say it should be the model for other states to adopt. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illi...
Feb 18, 2020
Contractors say Community Builders apprenticeship program threatened by Illinois bill requiring prevailing wage
The Illinois Associated Builders and Contractors says a measure that could pass as early as this week to require private contractors working in refineries or ethanol processing plants pay prevailing w...
Feb 18, 2020
Lawmakers file bills to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, plastic straw restrictions, $1 million insurance policy requirement for gun owners
Another bill that is getting a lot of attention online would require gun owners to get a million-dollar insurance policy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While ...
Feb 18, 2020
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
Joseph Camp of AgriVisor says the crisis created by the deadly coronavirus is affecting the Chinese economy, and that can wind up affecting Illinois farms. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Illinois...
Feb 17, 2020
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
Center for Illinois Politics co-founder Susan Garrett says the key is independent suburban women, who have been focused on specific issues that Democrats excel at communicating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 17, 2020
