Category Archives: State News
Sen. Brady introduces balanced budget measures as lawmakers return to Springfield
State Sen. Bill Brady introduced seven bills to balance the budget and pay down the state’s bill backlog. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers returned to S...
Mar 28, 2017
New bill aims to increase space between airline seats
The new bill would increase the space between seats on commercial flights, but many increase ticket prices. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bill ...
Mar 26, 2017
Poll: Illinoisans divided on Affordable Care Act
A poll shows that Illinois residents are conflicted when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A survey conducted by the Paul Simon Public ...
Mar 26, 2017
Marijuana Policy Project, Illinois lawmakers pushing marijuana legalization
Illinois already allows use of marijuana for medical purposes. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – New legislation in Springfield would allow Illinois residents to possess up to o...
Mar 25, 2017
Almost 90 percent of Illinois counties losing population
Nearly all Illinois metropolitan areas dropped in population according to the most recent census figures. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nearly all...
Mar 24, 2017
Stark differences apparent in pot legalization debate
Both sides in the debate over legalized recreational marijuana are ramping up the debate. (Photo by BrettLevin/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Proponents and oppo...
Mar 24, 2017
House OKs bill ending $1.3 million in mailouts
State Rep. David McSweeney wants Illinois to continue reigning in spending, beginning with elimination of costly mailers. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network...
Mar 23, 2017
Rauner: Move ‘slowly,’ ‘thoughtfully’ on Obamacare replacement
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to ensure those on Medicaid don't have the rug pulled from underneath them. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 23, 2017
Obama holiday bill pulled after House vote falls short
State Rep. Sonya Harper sponsored a measure to make Aug. 4 a state holiday in honor of former President Barack Obama. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 22, 2017
Illinois GOP pushing for redistricting
Citizen led redistricting reform initiatives have failed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is among a chorus of House Republicans se...
Mar 21, 2017
