Category Archives: State News
Spring legislative session comes to a close
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois Senate adjourned its spring session – one day late – it was ti...
Jun 02, 2021
Governor: State is on track to move to Phase 5 next week
Gov. JB Pritzker held a news conference Tuesday to discuss the end of the spring legislative session. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is ready to enter Phase...
Jun 01, 2021
An ethics package has passed the General Assembly
The Senate has yet to take up a gambling package headlined by the legalization of betting on Illinois college sports. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Primary election day will be in la...
Jun 01, 2021
Illinois Senate Republicans hosted their annual Memorial Day remembrance
Vonda Rodgers (sitting left) said her son, Army Ranger Sgt. Josh Rodgers, died on the greatest day of his life – in a successful battle against ISIS Khmer four years ago. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave...
Jun 01, 2021
Bill requires recess in the state’s public schools
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz (D-Chicago), the sponsor, said he never had recess in school. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – While Illinois lawmakers are waiting to consider a budget, o...
May 31, 2021
Negotiations on energy legislation have flickered out
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A final proposed budget for the twelve months beginning July First should burst onto the scene at the Capitol Monday, b...
May 31, 2021
Illinois Republicans: Please veto the maps
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) spoke during a news conference Saturday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In case the governor's listening, in case he's no...
May 31, 2021
Recreational cannabis will be growing
Gov. Pritzker said in a statement he looks forward to signing the bill. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The recreational cannabis market will soon expand to include more retailers. ...
May 29, 2021
Legislature is preparing to vote on its redistricting maps
An amended, and apparently final, version of the legislative map was unveiled late Thursday and heard in committee Friday morning on an hour and sixteen minutes' notice. One hour is the minimum. (Dave...
May 28, 2021
Lawmakers proposing state budget ideas with session nearing a close
State Sen. Don DeWitte. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With the redistricting debate taking up so much of the oxygen in Springfield, don't forget about the state bud...
May 28, 2021
