Category Archives: State News
Will Illinois’ population continue to shrink?
If the losses are significant, Illinois could see a net loss of population for the entire decade, something Harger says has never happened in the state. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) SPRINGFIELD –...
Dec 27, 2019
Illinois law will remove the statute of limitations for adult sex crimes
An earlier state law removed the statute of limitations in sexual assault crimes involving children in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new law wil...
Dec 27, 2019
Families impacted by gas tax increase
It’s all to fix up Illinois roads and build new ones. (Photo Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Illinois' new taxes has been in effect since July, and somebody's put a sharp pencil...
Dec 27, 2019
New workplace standards become law in Illinois next week
Businesses not offering the training, regardless of size, open themselves up to lawsuits. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the hundreds of new laws taki...
Dec 26, 2019
Illinois Comptroller: ‘We are still managing a significant backlog of bills’
Mendoza says 2019 has been a good year. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's checkwriter-in-chief says while there is a long way to go, 2019 has been a pretty good year...
Dec 26, 2019
Single-vehicle accident claims life of Odell man
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.(Photo courtesy: Matty Ring/flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCODELL – A fatal Christmas Eve accident has claimed the life of a 51-year-old Odell man.Li...
Dec 26, 2019
Illinois could end 2019 with under 1,000 traffic deaths for the first time in years
IDOT spokesman Guy Tridgell says there have been about 50 fewer deaths in 2019 compared to 2018.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Traffic fat...
Dec 26, 2019
T. Rowe Price invests in Rivian
Another round of investments for the electric car maker. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By Katherine MurphyRivian is adding more money to it’s investment coffers to the tune of $1.3 billion.The el...
Dec 23, 2019
New report says Illinois EPA needs more funding, staff
Illinois is one of only three states that does not support its EPA from the general fund, so researchers are calling for more dedicated funds, and the governor's office is receptive. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 23, 2019
Illinois’ new parking tax takes effect Jan. 1, but includes broad exemptions
llinoisans who pay to park may see higher prices after the first of the year when the state implements a new parking tax.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – To he...
Dec 23, 2019
