Category Archives: State News
State Treasurer Mike Freichs: ‘we did what we are supposed to do’ in Patriot Award acceptance speech
Treasurer Mike Frerichs accepted the Patriot Award at the Capitol Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – An organization that salutes employers for being flexible enough ...
Feb 10, 2020
New bill would establish 60-day time limit for Illinois State Police to consider FOID appeals
State Rep. Dan Caulkins says the Illinois State Police are taking too long to consider an appeal regarding FOID cards. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new p...
Feb 10, 2020
Flash Index shows light drop in state’s economy
The index uses a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. Anything above 100 indicates growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois treasurer says retirement plan mandate for employers will limit future use of safety net programs
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – More workers in Illinois whose employers don't offer retirement savings plans are find...
Feb 07, 2020
Governor announces first round of grants to expand broadband access
Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement at Ridgely Elementary School in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Broadband access will be available to more of rural Illinois, ...
Feb 07, 2020
Legislative Inspector General Office says more autonomy needed to investigate corruption
Ex-Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The person who is supposed to be policing members of the General Assembly says she is hamstrung ...
Feb 06, 2020
Illinois lawmakers override Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of sales tax exemption
House Bill 3902 reinstates a previous sales tax exemption on materials, parts, equipment, components and furnishings used on planes in the 14 facilities in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Il...
Feb 06, 2020
Proposed constitutional amendment would establish ‘lockbox’ for Illinois’ FOID card funds
101st District State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur)(Photo courtesy: Dan Caukins/Illinois State Representative Facebook Page) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker is propos...
Feb 06, 2020
Bill to ban red-light cameras gets new life after bribe scandal
In 2015, Sen. Martin Sandoval killed a bill that belonged to state Rep. David McSweeney, which would have banned non-home rule municipalities from installing red-light cameras. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Feb 06, 2020
Bill to give all local governments ability to levy gas taxes could push pump prices higher in Illinois
Senate Bill 2978 would open up the ability for all municipal governments to tack on an extra 3 percent gas tax to the state and federal gas tax. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Feb 06, 2020
