Category Archives: State News
Education expert claims bloat, not poor state funding, to blame for higher tuition
An education expert says the business model at most colleges and universities must change. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(k)2013)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It’s lazy to lay most of...
Sep 19, 2016
Streator man says he’s funding complaint against Mautino
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSTREATOR – It's been David vs. Golia...
Sep 19, 2016
Illinois aims to boost monarch butterfly habitats, population
Illinois conservation officials want to increase the population of the monarch butterfly – the state’s official insect. (Photo by C.P. Ewing) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Sep 19, 2016
Former Republican legislator claims extortion after ‘inappropriate’ relationship
State Rep. Ron Sandack resigned in July. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A quick resignation this summer from a top Republican in the Illinois House drew plenty of ...
Sep 19, 2016
Illinois sees major outmigration
A study of 2014 IRS data shows that higher-tax states such as Illinois are suffering huge out-migrations, with residents fleeing to lower-tax states like Texas. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Il...
Sep 19, 2016
Another Illinois company moves to Indiana
50 Illinois companies have moved to Indiana. (WJBC file photo) By IRN CHICAGO – Illinois has lost another company to Indiana. Enjoy Life Foods, a manufacturer of gluten-free and allergy-friendly...
Sep 16, 2016
Illinoisans could be auto-enrolled in retirement accounts
A new regulation allows Illinoisans to be automatically enrolled in a retirement savings account. (Photo Flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Working Illinoisans without...
Sep 15, 2016
Former Chicago alderman introduces bill requiring standing during national anthem
(Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A proposed ordinance in Chicago would make standing for the national anthem city law. Read in session Wednesday, the citizen-int...
Sep 15, 2016
Durbin meets with Garland; slams GOP for refusing hearing
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin called it a sad chapter in Illinois history that Merrick Garland has been unable to get a Supreme Court hearing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio CHICAGO –...
Sep 15, 2016
Rauner donates $100,000 to Indiana gubernatorial candidate
Gov. Bruce Rauner is making a sizable campaign donation to a politician in Indiana.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is do...
Sep 15, 2016
