Category Archives: State News
Illinois unveils 200th anniversary logo
The Illinois Bicentennial Commission has unveiled a new logo. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner/Facebook)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bicentennial Commission is starting to make plans for ...
Jan 13, 2017
House rules give House Speaker great power
Rules governing the House of Representatives provide Michael Madigan with immense power. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As the 100th General Assembly begins work, Hous...
Jan 12, 2017
Rauner: Dem leaders acknowledging need to grow economy is significant breakthrough
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’s glad Democrats are talking about the need for economic growth. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. B...
Jan 12, 2017
Controversial tax credit elicits mixed responses from Illinois leadership, businesses
State Sen. Melinda Bushsponsored a measure to extend the EDGE program. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The controversial Economic Development for a ...
Jan 11, 2017
Illinois’ neighboring states set to approve Right to Work laws
Illinois may soon be surrounded by right-to-work states. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – All of Illinois’ neighbors are expected to become Right to Work states by...
Jan 09, 2017
Illinois compiles report on government consolidation
State Sen. Chuck Weaver supports voters having the final say in local government consolidation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Weaver) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Counties across Ill...
Jan 09, 2017
Durbin visits with president in final days of Obama administration
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) and President Barack Obama recently met as the Obama administration draws to a close. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Di...
Jan 09, 2017
Rauner says he’s hopeful rumored deal will change broken system
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he has been briefed on a budget deal, but said it's premature to disclose the details. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFI...
Jan 09, 2017
Rauner signs bill to streamline teacher hiring
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) met with officials at Carbondale Community High School on Friday for a bill signing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services) By Eric Stock CARBONDALE – School di...
Jan 07, 2017
Rauner to skip Trump inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President on Jan. 20. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – He almost never mentions him by name and now he won't be attending...
Jan 06, 2017
