Category Archives: State News
Illinois State Police, IDOT using federal funds to boost Super Bowl patrols
The additional patrols will be focusing on specific laws being broken. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' roadways will have many more state troopers, ...
Jan 31, 2020
More problems with Automatic Voter Registration emerge
A hearing on the issue Thursday was canceled. That's been rescheduled for next week. (Photo: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network Despite more problems surfacing with Illinois' Automatic Voter ...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois based Facebook Users could see a payout
It’s not yet clear how many people will qualify for compensation as part of the settlement. (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network Facebook users in Illinois could soon see a portion ...
Jan 31, 2020
Commission says the problems are not confined to Springfield
Nicholas Birdsong of the National Conference of State Legislatures says the rules on financial disclosure vary.(PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– A day after the governor used h...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois lawmaker seeks to change Illinois window tint restrictions
State Representative Maurice West wants to allow Illinois residents to tint all of their automotive windows with proper permission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Jan 30, 2020
‘He talked about Twitter more than property taxes,’ Republicans pounce after Pritzker’s State of the State speech
Durkin also wanted to hear more about policies to grow the state’s economy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Political leaders from both sides of the aisle...
Jan 30, 2020
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval sent bills to empty committees, ensuring they wouldn’t advance
After he was ridiculed for getting a couple of red-light camera tickets himself, Sandoval sent Duffy's bill to the Subcommittee on Special Issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Jan 30, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats liked what they heard from the governor, while Republicans react with guarde...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois real estate transfer tax money goes to 85 park projects in matching state grant funds
Torbert says the funding allows communities to build their open spaces, create opportunities for outdoor recreation and also boost the local economy. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois lawmakers push to give dogs, cats legal representation in abuse cases
Skillicorn says animal abuse cases often lead to a slap on the wrist. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers want to allow for abused cats and dog...
Jan 29, 2020
