Category Archives: State News
Durbin: Trump’s travel ban based on fear, not facts
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Trump’s executive order banning travel from several Muslim majority nations and the temporary halting of refugees from Syrian are based on fear, not facts. (...
Feb 01, 2017
State treasurer launches Illinois ABLE
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has unveiled a new program which helps people with disabilities and their families save for the future. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Jan 31, 2017
IDOT investigating autonomous vehicles
Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn is exploring the use of driverless cars to his fleet. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secre...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT looks at using GPS to monitor road conditions
Using GPS systems and real-time monitoring could help IDOT manage response times for road crews. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois roads are some the most travel...
Jan 28, 2017
Illinois Democrats open door to input on gubernatorial candidates
Gov. Rauner has $50 million in his campaign war chest for a reelection bid in 2018. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Since U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin opted not to join the 2018 gover...
Jan 27, 2017
Illinois Senate budget vote delayed
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has told Senators to be ready for a budget vote on Feb. 7.(WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – It's not a surprise, but it is official. Lead...
Jan 27, 2017
AG Madigan seeks to stop state worker pay without budget
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has gone to court to stop the state from paying employees until a budget is passed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – ...
Jan 27, 2017
Dems, GOP chime in on State of the State address
The State of the State was given Wednesday at the Illinois capitol. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered thoughts on Gov. Bruce Raune...
Jan 25, 2017
Rauner hits familiar themes in State of the State address
The governor delivered his address early Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner touched on familiar themes in his State of the State address as...
Jan 25, 2017
School choice supporters hope to change perception
School choice supporters are trying to change the perception of charter schools. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School choice supporters are rallying ...
Jan 23, 2017
