Category Archives: State News
New coalition of law enforcement, police unions warn against ending cash bail
A new coalition of sheriffs, police chiefs, and police unions is joining up to fight a proposal to eliminate cash bail in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 03, 2020
Blagojevich criticizes Pritzker, Madigan, the Springfield ‘swamp’
Blagojevich, who had his 14-year sentence for multiple corruption convictions commuted last month, says an early $7 million campaign donation from Pritzker paid his way into the speaker's good graces....
Mar 03, 2020
Illinois Department of Ag. Director-Designate: ‘Expanding rural quality of life’ top priority
Costello Monday completed his first day at his new job, though he still must be confirmed by the Senate. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Jerry Costello II says there is no...
Mar 03, 2020
Republican state lawmaker aims to increase Illinois’ role in presidential politics
Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) says maybe they should be awarded by congressional district. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Republican state lawmaker wants to increase ...
Mar 03, 2020
Illinois’ economic health yet to suffer impact from Coronavirus
On a scale on which anything greater than 100 means growth, the index edged up this past month from 105.4 to 105.7. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' economic...
Mar 03, 2020
Gun-owner lobby eyeing 254 bills filed in Illinois
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said gun owners need to know what's going on at the Illinois statehouse. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Mar 03, 2020
Municipalities raise concerns over governor’s plan to hold funds in reserve
The Illinois Municipal League says communities are concerned about the governor's proposal to hold 5 percent of Local Government Distributive Funds from local governments if voters don't approve a pro...
Mar 03, 2020
The amount of money spent on film and television projects in Illinois hit a record high in 2019
The Windy City now ranks first in the Midwest region and in the top six nationally for film and T-V production. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The amount of mo...
Mar 02, 2020
Group that represents state’s mayors rolls out 2020 legislative wish list
Brad Cole, the executive director of the IML, went against the grain of the move to outlaw red light cameras. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As the group which represe...
Mar 02, 2020
IDPH: Fourth person tests positive for coronavirus
Right now, the virus has not been found to be spreading widely in the U.S., and the risk to the general public remains low. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of...
Mar 02, 2020
