Category Archives: State News
Tech firm to locate in Twin-Cities enterprise zone, looks to hire 100 workers
The firm will hire 100 workers. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCNORMAL – A technology firm, based in New York State, is choosing Bloomington to expand its business to th...
Feb 10, 2020
Flash Index shows light drop in state’s economy
The index uses a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. Anything above 100 indicates growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois treasurer says retirement plan mandate for employers will limit future use of safety net programs
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – More workers in Illinois whose employers don't offer retirement savings plans are find...
Feb 07, 2020
Governor announces first round of grants to expand broadband access
Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement at Ridgely Elementary School in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Broadband access will be available to more of rural Illinois, ...
Feb 07, 2020
Legislative Inspector General Office says more autonomy needed to investigate corruption
Ex-Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The person who is supposed to be policing members of the General Assembly says she is hamstrung by ...
Feb 06, 2020
Illinois lawmakers override Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of sales tax exemption
House Bill 3902 reinstates a previous sales tax exemption on materials, parts, equipment, components and furnishings used on planes in the 14 facilities in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Ill...
Feb 06, 2020
President of Illinois Manufactures Association: ‘we have to attract the next generation of workers’
You can nominate and vote for your favorites online, with the winner to be crowned April 1 at the Governor's Mansion. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As we lead up to ...
Feb 05, 2020
Illinois deer harvest increases this season
Hunters can't take to the woods and go searching for deer to fill their freezers until the week after Thanksgiving. (Photo courtesy: IDNR)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois hunters ...
Feb 05, 2020
Pritzker signs legislation creating guidelines for private government auditors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that would allow municipalities another way to check up on whether local businesses owe more in sales taxes than they're paying and if the state's giving that mon...
Feb 05, 2020
Lawmakers considering how to make Illinois’ primary first in nation following Iowa debacle
State Sen. Andy Manar said he is researching what it will take to move Illinois up in the national process. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – With the deb...
Feb 05, 2020
