Category Archives: State News
Report finds 1 percent of Illinois schools started after Labor Day in 2019
Murphy says August events such as the Illinois State Fair have been affected because kids are already in school. (Photo Flickr/See-Ming Lee)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One percent of ...
Jan 14, 2020
Pritzker fires Illinois Ag Director who knew of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email
Sullivan said in a statement posted to the political blog CapitolFax he takes responsibility. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker fired Illinois ...
Jan 14, 2020
Some first responders are losing life insurance coverage over Narcan, Illinois bill would prohibit the practice
After hearing reports of first responders losing life insurance coverage for having been prescribed anti-overdose drugs, an Illinois lawmaker is looking to prohibit such cancellations. (Photo courtesy...
Jan 14, 2020
Illinois’ predicted loss of seat in congress will be Republican gain in another state, congressman says
Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said high taxes and heavy regulations pushed by Illinois' majority Democrats aren't helping to grow the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPR...
Jan 14, 2020
Expecting a volatile economy, most public retirement funds dial back return expectations, increasing pressure for taxpayers
While it seems odd because the stock market has improved since the recession, Susan Banta with Pew says public pension officials see rough waters ahead. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Jan 13, 2020
State officials say to be prepared as mixed weather moves across the area
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns this weekend's weather could bring a little bit of everything. Residents are being warned to prepare for flash flooding, poor road conditions and snow. (...
Jan 10, 2020
Protestors say now is not the time for war with Iran
Rally participants say we don’t have to treat Iran as an enemy (PHOTO: Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– As the House was taking its vote on the President's war powers Thursday, a group g...
Jan 10, 2020
Illinois lawmakers to grapple over banning isolation in schools or just modify policies
Members of the Illinois legislature heard from students, parents, advocates and local and state school officials about the use of isolation rooms and policies that allow students to be restrained. (Ph...
Jan 08, 2020
Illinois members of Congress weigh in on president’s strike on Iranian general
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, supported last week's strike on Qasem Soleimani. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressional delegati...
Jan 08, 2020
With 62,000 waiting applications, Illinois State Police working on FOID automation, but other options remain
ISP said Saturday that the agency has 62,000 pending Firearm Owners’ Identification, or FOID, card applications or renewals. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 08, 2020
