Category Archives: State News
Work remains for Illinois to be true ‘smart state’
State tech leaders are looking at ways to make infrastructure such as traffic lights more efficient through “smart” technology. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidLofink) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Dec 27, 2016
Illinois lawmakers combat synthetic drug in bath salts
Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is one of the lawmakers supporting the Bath Salts Prohibition Act. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are preparing to combat s...
Dec 24, 2016
Department of Human Services looks to aid home care program
The Department of Human services is seeking to increase jobs, protect residents, and save money with the proposal. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Departme...
Dec 24, 2016
Interest rate hike has both positive and negative impact for Illinois
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says taxpayers could suffer from the interest rate hike (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – How will the Federal Reserve’s int...
Dec 23, 2016
Longtime elections official weighs in on Russia
The longtime former head of elections in Illinois is dismissing any concerns about Russian manipulating ballots in the recent presidential election. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD ...
Dec 22, 2016
Blagojevich asks appeals court to reconsider sentence
Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to be released from prison in 2024. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Just before Christmas, imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking for ano...
Dec 22, 2016
State has fewer Christmas tree growers, but industry group says business booming
Illinois Christmas tree growers report business is good despite declines across the country. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nationally, real Christmas tr...
Dec 21, 2016
No surprises in Illinois’ Electoral College vote
Donald Trump won a majority of Illinois counties on his way to winning the White House, but Hillary Clinton collected all of the state’s 20 electoral votes.(Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr...
Dec 20, 2016
Elections board says summer hack did not affect outcome of state’s elections
State Board of Elections attorney Ken Menzel said the summertime hack of voter databases only got access to some voter data. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIEL...
Dec 16, 2016
Fewer students will get MAP grants in new year
Many Illinois schools have been covering the cost of student MAP grants. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(K)2013) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Colleges and university leaders are facing a familiar issue...
Dec 16, 2016
