Category Archives: State News
New report about Illinois’ brainpower shows improvement
Coalition president and CEO Mark Harris says, "It's, frankly, a bit of a mixed bag. Illinois certainly is a powerhouse in research and development. Overall activity reached $16.5 billion, but what we'...
Sep 30, 2018
State worker wants to fight against union suit
The head of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is suing to allow unions to negotiate deals that were better for union members than for non-dues paying members. (Pixaby)By Illinoi...
Sep 30, 2018
CDC: 80 thousand flu deaths, Illinois not sure how many here
Both the CDC and Illinois’ Department of Public Health say the best way to make sure you don’t get sick or don’t get seriously sick, is to get a flu shot.(Flickr/USACEEuropeDis) ...
Sep 29, 2018
U of I opens Illinois Bioprocessing Research Laboratory
Officials were on hand in Champaign-Urbana Thursday cutting the ribbon on the new Illinois Bioprocessing Research Laboratory. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopCHAMPAIGN – Of...
Sep 29, 2018
State treasurer announces new component for unclaimed property program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has added new components to his office’s unclaimed property program. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlIf it's too much work to get your own money back, there's...
Sep 26, 2018
Sales tax on most online shopping goes into effect Monday
Tucked away in one of Illinois' 2019 budget bills was a requirement that out-of-state businesses selling Illinoisans goods will have to tack a 6-and-a quarter percent sales tax on to purchases startin...
Sep 26, 2018
Dems push for override of minimum teacher pay bill veto
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill, left) and State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) are pushing for the legislature to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill requiring a minimum salary for ...
Sep 26, 2018
Congressional campaign challenges pre-existing conditions
Incumbent Republican Rodney Davis said Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan has shown once again she is willing to bend the truth. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The l...
Sep 23, 2018
Family fights cancer in honor of son
Jon and Kimberly Wade, have raised more than $500,000 through the Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer Foundation. (www.kidsshouldnthavecancer.org) By Dave DahlJonny Wade was an outgoing kid, smart enough ...
Sep 22, 2018
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
