Category Archives: State News
Governor’s office says AFSCME strike authorization approval attack on taxpayers
In November, local AFSCME members held a solidarity rally in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The AFSCME union said a majority of its members authorize...
Feb 23, 2017
E-pay option coming soon to Illinois historic sites
Abraham Lincoln tomb in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Abraham Lincoln Tomb) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Historic sites in Illinois are about to get a technological upgrade th...
Feb 21, 2017
Legislative scholarships to be reintroduced in General Assembly
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) doesn’t expect the reintroduction of legislative scholarships to pass. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Feb 20, 2017
Medical marijuana facilities seek clarity from President Trump on federal law
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is asking President Trump for some clarity on medical marijuana laws so that banks will be less hesitant to do business with the fledgling medical marijuana i...
Feb 20, 2017
Warm weather could hurt winter crops
Winter wheat is one of the crops that could face damage because of the warm temperatures. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The warm forecast could cause some crops to wa...
Feb 18, 2017
Former Congressman Bob Michel passes
Former Congressman Robert Michel is being remembered as a veteran of World War II and a dedicated public servant (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheDirksenCongressionalCenter) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Feb 17, 2017
Bill seeks to level playing field between independents, major party candidates
State Sen. Kyle McCarter says independent candidates need an unrealistic amount of signatures to get on a ballot in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Feb 16, 2017
Durbin meets with Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch is a sitting judge in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the Tenth Circuit. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Neil Gorsuch) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin met with Su...
Feb 16, 2017
Duckworth takes on massive price spikes on anti-overdose medication
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has joined 30 other senators to find answers from Kaleo Pharmaceuticals. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (...
Feb 14, 2017
Rauner previews budget address
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his annual budget address on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is getting set to give another budget address but every y...
Feb 14, 2017
