Category Archives: State News
Trump commutes Blagojevich sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of political corruption just months after he appeared on Trump's reality TV show, "Celebrity Apprentice."charges. (WJBC File Photo) By AP CHIC...
Feb 18, 2020
As more states consider biometric privacy laws, expert warns about Illinois’ approach
Some lawmakers have proposed rolling back the law, but organizations such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation say it should be the model for other states to adopt. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illi...
Feb 18, 2020
Contractors say Community Builders apprenticeship program threatened by Illinois bill requiring prevailing wage
The Illinois Associated Builders and Contractors says a measure that could pass as early as this week to require private contractors working in refineries or ethanol processing plants pay prevailing w...
Feb 18, 2020
Lawmakers file bills to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, plastic straw restrictions, $1 million insurance policy requirement for gun owners
Another bill that is getting a lot of attention online would require gun owners to get a million-dollar insurance policy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While ...
Feb 18, 2020
US Census raises pay rate for Illinois workers, offering $20 to $30 hourly
Illinois residents are being offered nearly $30 an hour to take one of the thousands of temporary U.S. Census jobs. (Twitter/U.S. Census Bureau) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIE...
Feb 17, 2020
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
Joseph Camp of AgriVisor says the crisis created by the deadly coronavirus is affecting the Chinese economy, and that can wind up affecting Illinois farms. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinoi...
Feb 17, 2020
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
Center for Illinois Politics co-founder Susan Garrett says the key is independent suburban women, who have been focused on specific issues that Democrats excel at communicating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 17, 2020
Pritzker says budget proposal will include $225 million in savings
Gov. JB Pritzker joined local lawmakers on Illinois State Universities campus earlier this year to release findings for ISU’s fine arts complex. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Feb 17, 2020
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A national org...
Feb 17, 2020
NBA players support Illinois bill to allow college athletes to profit from sponsorships
Although the NCAA already plans to allow college student-athletes to get paid sponsorships, a move that could be in place next year, an Illinois state lawmaker wants to keep the pressure on by passing...
Feb 14, 2020
