Category Archives: State News
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
Illinois lawmakers tee up first legislative clash with Gov. J.B. Pritzker over tax exemption on plane maintenance
As of Tuesday, lawmakers had yet to send it to Pritzker, a move sometimes used when lawmakers expect a veto looming and want to negotiate with the governor. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radi...
Nov 20, 2019
Frustrated over lack of casino support, Chicago lawmakers revolted, putting state infrastructure money in peril
State Rep. Bob Rita's bill was one of the last of a long Thursday in Springfield. It would allow the FBI to properly conduct checks on the future casino operators. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illino...
Nov 18, 2019
Illinois lawmakers look at stalled legislative efforts after veto session
Illinois state lawmakers are done for the year and won't be back to Springfield until late January. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers said...
Nov 18, 2019
Ethics reforms task force passes despite Senate Republicans saying it’s stacked against them
Another measure passed deals with lobbyist regulations, economic disclosures, and creating a central database on such activities for the public to access instead of having to visit multiple sites to d...
Nov 15, 2019
Democrat Cullerton to retire as Illinois Senate President
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. (File photo from Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What happened after the fall veto session ended probably overshadows anything t...
Nov 15, 2019
IDPH reports fourth death related to vaping
The IDPH said a total of 179 people in Illinois across 32 counties have experienced lung injuries after using e-cigarettes or vaping. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – A fourth per...
Nov 14, 2019
Pension consolidation bill sent to governor
The bill passed the Senate by a wide margin. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker tallied a big win on the last day of the fall veto session.The Senate passed a pension co...
Nov 14, 2019
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she expects a task force to address the issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of the aisl...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois task force to reduce property taxes misses report deadline, all but guaranteeing no action this year
The Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force had an October 31st deadline to send the governor and the General Assembly its initial suggestions to address the state's high property taxes, but as of Tue...
Nov 13, 2019
