Category Archives: State News
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
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
