Category Archives: State News
Illinois and Ohio governors make bets
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’ll send deep dish pizza to Ohio if the Cubs lose the World Series. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – As two of baseball's most ch...
Oct 25, 2016
State GOP sets up voter-fraud hotline after Kankakee allegations
The state GOP has set up a voter fraud hotline. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – After receiving a number of complaints of voter fraud in Kankakee County, the Illinois R...
Oct 25, 2016
Wrigley Field World Series tickets start at $2,000
The Chicago Cubs clinched their first National League title since 1945 on Saturday. (Photo by Arturo Pardavila III/flickr) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – With the Chicago Cu...
Oct 24, 2016
White gives teen tips on how to handle a traffic stop
Secretary of State Jesse White says not to make any sudden moves when pulled over by police. (WJBC file photo) By CMS SPRINGFIELD – As National Teen Driver Safety Week comes to an end, Secretary...
Oct 22, 2016
Spooky contacts can create problems
The Illinois Optometric Association is urging anyone who wants to wear Halloween contact lenses to contact an eye doctor. (Photo courtesy Illinois Optometric Association)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD –...
Oct 21, 2016
Proposal aims to limit campaigning by agency directors
State Sens. Andy Manar (left) and Sam McCann have proposed new ethics laws. (Photos courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan effort is underway to keep top officials i...
Oct 21, 2016
Illinois jobless rate steady, labor force shrinks
(Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state's unemployment rate remained unchanged for the month of September, but the labor-force continues to shrink. Illin...
Oct 20, 2016
State looking to recover up to $450 million in unemployment overpayments
State officials are trying to get a handle on overpayment of unemployment benefits. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is trying to figure out...
Oct 20, 2016
Rauner: Health care task force has found millions in fraud, abuse
Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed a health care task force in April to find fraud and abuse. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said a task force that...
Oct 20, 2016
Historic Coliseum on Illinois State Fairgrounds closed
Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, said the Illinois State Fairgrounds have been neglected for too long. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Coliseum on t...
Oct 20, 2016
