Category Archives: State News
Newest Supreme Court nominee could affect Illinois
Regardless of who the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice is, the issues the high court may deal with will impact Illinoisans. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – President Donal...
Jul 12, 2018
Study finds Illinois doles out some the toughest penalties for driving offenses
Illinois will send you to jail for reckless driving for a longer period than any other state in the country, something that helps the state rank high on a list of the strictest states for speeders. (F...
Jul 12, 2018
Growing number of gun sanctuary counties sparks concern
Debate has heated over the growing number of counties considering gun sanctuary status. (Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, gun laws are being discussed at the local lev...
Jul 12, 2018
Illinois’ latest Top 200 list ranks state’s most heartbreaking moments
Some of the events on Illinois’ most heartbreaking moments list are almost legendary. (Facebook/Illinois Bicentennial)SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents have often come together in the after...
Jul 06, 2018
Illinois’ new automatic voter registration process begins
Some aspects of the new automatic voting program won’t begin until next year. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The process to implement automatic vot...
Jul 06, 2018
IDCMS: Illinois set to celebrate 200th birthday
Illinois’ is set to welcome a few thousand guests to the United Center in Chicago to celebrate Illinois’ 200th birthday. (Flickr/Nicole Yeary)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Illinois’ 2...
Jun 30, 2018
Illinois Republican leader files bill to repeal all Illinois property taxes
A leading state lawmaker says that the only way to fix Illinois' high property tax burden is to put a deadline on their existence. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A leadi...
Jun 29, 2018
New statewide tech innovation hubs get $500 million
Governor Rauner announced this week that millions of dollars will be used to fund research hubs. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Patrick BaronSPRINGFIELD – Plans for a $500 million Chicago-based resea...
Jun 24, 2018
Legalizing marijuana is a ‘next year project’ for Illinois
Cannabis might become legal in Illinois next year. (BrettLevin/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans looking to gamble at a new casino in Rockford or Danville or to legally b...
Jun 23, 2018
Illinois election managers to visit Bloomington to train in cyber security
The Illinois Board of Elections is conducting the training for local election managers and county clerks. (Google Maps)By Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – County clerks and other election man...
Jun 18, 2018
