Category Archives: State News
Bill would return Illinois’ estate tax trigger to federal threshold
A report from the Illinois Farm Bureau said the majority of land sales in Illinois were estate sales. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker wan...
Jan 23, 2020
New law allows students time off to vote
State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) credits high school kids with a new law that allows schoolchildren of age time away from class to vote. (PHOTO: WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois manufacturers’ group says state’s economic growth held back by state policies
The state’s economy grew by 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2019. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ economy grew in the third quarter of ...
Jan 22, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court could decide if marijuana smell is enough to justify police search
Whether police in Illinois can use the smell of cannabis as a reason to search a vehicle could soon be answered by the Illinois Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Jan 22, 2020
State task force to release report on ways to help children with incarcerated parents
Community organizations have proven to be one of the most valuable resources for children with incarcerated parents. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois stat...
Jan 21, 2020
Report says federal tax reform could pressure local governments to hold the line on taxes
Lawmakers at the state and federal level who represent states set to be the hardest hit from this issue have attempted a number of workarounds and filed legislation to undo the cap. (Photo courtesy: W...
Jan 21, 2020
New Illinois Senate President makes progressive income tax top priority
Rock Island Republican state Sen. Neil Anderson said ethics reforms are crucial. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new Senate President said the p...
Jan 21, 2020
MLK presenter: ‘There is still a lot of divide’
Springfield actor/director Reggie Guyton spoke about divide during MLK speech. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A now-annual presentation of "I Have a Dream" means a l...
Jan 20, 2020
Illinois officials correct glitch that sent hundreds of probable non-citizens voter cards
ISBE officials confirmed that they had forwarded the names of 545 erroneously-registered voters to local elections authorities across the state and that their names were to be removed. (Photo courtesy...
Jan 20, 2020
Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools
A U of I spokesperson didn't respond to questions about how much the expansion would cost. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More than half of Illinois' households...
Jan 20, 2020
