Category Archives: State News

After committing in April, Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds up planning to stop Asian carp
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign off on allowing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start the initial study for a project to stop Asian carp before the fish reach the Great Lakes, even tho...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2019

Finding replacement for indicted former Illinois state Rep. could lead to uncharted territory
Democratic State Rep. Luis Arroyo resigned in October after being charged with bribery.(Photo courtesy: Illinois Government)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – At least three elected position...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2019

State lawmakers pressure House Speaker Michael Madigan to answer questions about secret payments to aide fired after sexual harassment claims
Madigan has denied any wrongdoing and knowledge of the payments. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Radio Network)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A fellow Chicago Democrat, and others, have demand...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2019

Tax pro says 529 college savings plans could help lower taxable income in Illinois
A tax professional says there are some things Illinois tax filers should consider as they look to close out the year and begin the 2019 tax filing season. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2019

Illinois ranks as one of the least financially-transparent states in the nation
The organization measures each state's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report against a framework of best practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois ran...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2019

Final pieces coming together for roll out of Illinois’ adult-use cannabis law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said more licenses will be awarded a few months after sales begin. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In less than a month, adults 21 and older wi...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2019

Report: State’s deferred maintenance in budgeting leads to unclear costs, bigger tax bills in future
William Glasgall with the nonprofit Volcker Alliance says that many states will not list the cost of road or other infrastructure repairs, allowing them to present a balanced ledger. (Photo courtesy: ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2019

Proposal to support armed teachers in Illinois defeated, again
Illinois' school boards are not in favor of allowing some school districts to arm teachers. (Photo by Victor Bjrkund/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Rural Ill...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2019

Candidates gather in Springfield for first day to file
A long line formed Monday morning outside the Illinois State Board of Elections offices. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a quaint political tradition every other year in Sprin...
Syndicated Author Nov 25, 2019

Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Syndicated Author Nov 25, 2019