Category Archives: State News
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
Frerichs: Lack of state budget costing Illinois millions in investments
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs said a lack of a state budget is costing Illinois millions in investments. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is...
Oct 18, 2016
State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Oct 17, 2016
Executive Mansion restoration adhering to public-sector wage, bid rules
The Illinois Executive Mansion was built in 1855. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Executive Mansion) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A statehouse Republican is applaudi...
Oct 17, 2016
Web campaign aims to shame Illinois lawmakers for budget impasse
LOLIllinois.com is funded by the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new $1-million web campai...
Oct 15, 2016
State expects Medicaid mental-health care waiver to ease burden on prisons
Efforts by the Rauner administration to expand Medicaid coverage are being applauded by mental health professionals. (Flickr/BradHoc) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The ...
Oct 14, 2016
Durbin talks ag issues in Gibson City visit
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (center) met with local farmers in Gibson City this week. (Photo by Cindy Biggs/RFD Radio)By RFD Radio/WFMBGIBSON CITY – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited with a group of farme...
Oct 14, 2016
State report: Residential power customers overpaying through alternative suppliers
A report from the Illinois Commerce Commission reports Illinois residents overpaid $125 million for electricity last year. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Oct 14, 2016
Illinois to remain warmer than normal
October temperatures are expected to stay above average in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Tim Taylor/flickr)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Weather in Illinois has been warmer and dryer than normal this fa...
Oct 13, 2016
Analyst says push for free in-state tuition at Illinois public colleges may backfire
A Manhattan Institute representative says providing free college tuition will ultimately harm institutions of higher learning. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(k)2013) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Rad...
Oct 12, 2016
