Category Archives: State News
Pearson: Blagojevich can run for Congress
Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday in Chicago for the first time since he returned home from prison. (Photo ABC News) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Many are still in shock and wonder...
Feb 20, 2020
Reaction to Wednesday’s budget speech is, predictably, split along party lines
Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) calls Gov. Pritzker’s budget proposal unique. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Just as the dust is settling from the long quest to better pay f...
Feb 20, 2020
Pritzker delivers annual budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered the annual budget address Wednesday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The theme of Gov. Pritzker's budget message Wednesday afternoon was "opt...
Feb 19, 2020
Blagojevich praises Trump from Chicago home after release
Rod Blagojevich joined his family and spoke to reporters outside his home in Chicago during his first scheduled press event since his release. (Photo Heart of Illinois ABC) By AP CHICAGO –...
Feb 19, 2020
Illinois bill to require electric car charging outlets in homes moves forward
Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would require high-voltage outlets to be installed in most residential parking spots. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network ...
Feb 19, 2020
Illinois lawmakers eye statewide plastic bag ‘fee,’ regulations for other consumer plastics
Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn called the bag fee "ridiculous," and said there were other ways to deal with litter. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – So...
Feb 19, 2020
Durkin calls for a truly balanced budget
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) PHOTO:Dave Dahl By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– When Gov. JB Pritzker gives his budget address today, a top Republican is hoping for a repea...
Feb 19, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to Trump commuting Blagojevich
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are reacting to President Trump’s commutation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blag...
Feb 18, 2020
Pier 1 Peoria, Bloomington stores look to survive company bankruptcy
The company is also in the process of closing two distribution centers, according to a Pier 1 news release. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Home furnishings reta...
Feb 18, 2020
Exelon says investigation into lobbying practices may result in ‘criminal’ penalties
The owner of Illinois' nuclear power plants says it may now be facing criminal and other types of penalties in connection with a federal investigation involving the company’s lobbying practices ...
Feb 18, 2020
