Category Archives: State News
Illinois House Rep. not impressed with how Gov. Pritzker is defending emergency order
Gov. JB Pritzker Monday said an emergency rule on his "stay home and stay closed orders" allows local police to issue a citation to businesses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ̵...
May 19, 2020
House Minority Leader says progressive income tax would be a kick in the teeth
Gov. J.B. Pritzker downplayed the Republican's push saying it shows their lack of confidence in their position. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD– Illinois' l...
May 19, 2020
Mayor of Normal makes the list
President Trump announced the nominations Monday (Photo courtesy: Chris Koos/Facebook) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– In looking to fill seats on the Amtrak Board of Directors, President Trump ...
May 19, 2020
Lawmakers denounce anti-Semitic protesters
Lawmakers speak out on those who would use Nazi imagery against the governor(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–Responding to questions at an unrelated news conference Monday, t...
May 18, 2020
Republicans want to change Illinois’ income tax system from flat to graduated is still on the ballot
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) wants the graduated income tax amendment removed from the November ballot and hopes he can convince the Democrats to go along with him. (Photo courtes...
May 18, 2020
The campaign is underway … to un-do a ballot question we will see in November
Lawmakers want the graduated income tax amendment removed from the November ballot. (PHOTO:WJBC file) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD–The constitutional amendment to change Illinois’ incom...
May 18, 2020
Business leader calls reopening plan out of balance
President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, says the only way to bring Illinois back from the coronavirus-induced economic problem is to reopen business.(PHOTO:Illinois Chamber of Commerce)...
May 18, 2020
Senatorial support
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Sen. Tammy Duckworth would be a good pick for VP(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– When presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden chooses a...
May 17, 2020
Now over 90,000 coronavirus cases in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker during his press briefing Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Surrounding states are ahead of Illinois in lifting coronavirus restrictions. And Gov. JB P...
May 15, 2020
Pritzker says he has the authority to extend stay-at-home order
In the governor's 5-phase "Restore Illinois" plan, phase 3 would begin May 28 and would allow groups of 10 or less, but restaurants and bars must remain closed until late June. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
May 15, 2020
