Category Archives: State News
Illinois attorney general weighs in on Mautino campaign finance case
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSTREATOR – Subpoenas are going...
Oct 11, 2016
GOP strategist: Rauner best to stay away from Trump
Several prominent Illinois Republicans have said they can’t support Donald Trumpfor president. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ‘Disgusting, appalling, outra...
Oct 11, 2016
Duckworth leads in early polls
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth leads U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk by 14 points in the latest polling. (WJBC file photos)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is pulling away in the polls an...
Oct 10, 2016
Illinois pension shortfall tops $1 trillion
By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – The latest numbers from Moody’s Investors Service on the state’s pension shortfall shows that the pension systems for public workers are underfunde...
Oct 10, 2016
State behind in payments to residents owed money in legal claims
Illinois has 83,000 unpaid vouchers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is reportedly over a year behind on payments to individuals who a...
Oct 10, 2016
Senators differ on whether Chicago teachers’ strike would affect funding formula
The major parties differ on the possible effects of a Chicago teachers strike.(Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Would a teachers’ strike in Chicago change ...
Oct 07, 2016
First ex-inmate secures professional license under new law’s provisions
A program to teach prison inmates a new trade is producing its first success stories. (Photo Flickr/Sean Toyer)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new law allo...
Oct 06, 2016
State launches three youth-centered social-services initiatives
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth has developed three initiatives. (Photo courtesy governor’s press office)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Teams in...
Oct 06, 2016
Duckworth pushes Kirk to more debates
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk met with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board last week. (WJBC file photos) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – As election season amps up it's also ...
Oct 06, 2016
In US highway study, Illinois ties for first place in road-pavement quality
A new report says Illinois’ roads are in pretty good shape. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Never mind the potholes. A new report from a libert...
Oct 06, 2016
