Category Archives: State News
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich files lawsuit over not being allowed to run for elected office
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy: MGN/HOI)By Blake Haas and RFD RadioCHICAGO – A lawsuit was filed this week by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.The former Governor is s...
Aug 03, 2021
Sen. Durbin working with Illinois Attorney General to pass bankruptcy reform for student loan borrowers
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is working with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pass bankruptcy reform for student...
Aug 03, 2021
Flash index virtually unchanged from a month ago
Giertz's Flash index has leveled off at 105.8, pretty much the same as last month’s 106.0. The greater above 100, the greater the growth. (Graphic courtesy University of Illinois Flash Index) By...
Aug 03, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new law expands background checks that streamline the FOID and concealed-carry process
Gov. Pritzker signed the bill on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Monday had a busy day of signing bills. Gun legislation tries to str...
Aug 02, 2021
Sen. Durbin unhappy about the lack of bipartisanship towards Jan. 6 investigation
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The last-minute deal to reimburse police and the National Guard for their help after Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., is j...
Jul 30, 2021
Senate GOP reacts to a financial audit of IDES
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once again, Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling out the Pritzker administration. This time it's over unempl...
Jul 30, 2021
Smithsonian curator: Our relationship with history is complex
The statue of Stephen Douglas (above), and that of Pierre Menard, have been hauled off the Illinois Capitol's front lawn. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "I don't think we sho...
Jul 29, 2021
New legislation increases opportunities for special education students
Gov. Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation that increases opportunities for students with special needs. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – A new state law aims to help older...
Jul 28, 2021
IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
The CDC recommends that all teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th grade mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Jul 28, 2021
Governor signs bills addressing the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill for couples in the LGBTQ+ community. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A package of legislation addressing the LGBTQ+ communit...
Jul 28, 2021
