Category Archives: State News
Amid federal probe, Illinois lawmakers back bill to repeal Exelon subsidies
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who also opposed the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, is co-sponsor of Batinick's bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)I...
Dec 13, 2019
Lightfoot: Illinois lawmakers seeking ‘tinsel on the Christmas tree’ perks killed Chicago casino compromise
Lightfoot is confident they can get something done early next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were only five voters away from reaching ...
Dec 13, 2019
State Rep. Zalewski: “It would make it a fun March” in hopes to have sports betting running by March Maddness
Once it's all up and running, the sports gambling sites will be limited. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The legislature's point man on sports betting says he hopes things w...
Dec 11, 2019
Illinois’ congressional delegation split along party lines over impeachment
The split is mostly along party lines in Illinois as to whether President Donald Trump should be impeached. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressio...
Dec 11, 2019
Report suggests statewide bag, bottle, stormwater fees to boost Illinois EPA funding
The EPA's budget has been shrinking with the growing cost of pensions, according to the report. (Photo courtesy: United States Environmental Protection Agency/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Dec 11, 2019
Pritzker lays out priorities for next year, including ethics reforms
When asked if he thinks federal investigators are closing in on House Speaker Michael Madigan, Pritzker said he doesn't know, but said ethics reforms are also on the agenda for next year. (Photo court...
Dec 11, 2019
IFB’s Nielsen: USMCA agreement improvement over NAFTA
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation and Policy Development Adam Nielsen. (Photo courtesy Illinois Farm Bureau) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – House Democrats and Speaker Nancy...
Dec 10, 2019
IDOT requests feedback regarding state’s transportation system
A stretch of Veterans Parkway was recently resurfaced by IDOT. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois residents have the chance to give their feedback regarding the state's t...
Dec 05, 2019
Illinois Secretary of State extending hours at some driver facilities amid high demand for REAL IDs
Since the Illinois Secretary of State's office began to offer the federally compliant REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards in March, it has processed about a half-million statewide. (Photo Illinois Se...
Dec 03, 2019
