Category Archives: State News
Finding replacement for indicted former Illinois state Rep. could lead to uncharted territory
Democratic State Rep. Luis Arroyo resigned in October after being charged with bribery.(Photo courtesy: Illinois Government)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – At least three elected position...
Dec 03, 2019
State lawmakers pressure House Speaker Michael Madigan to answer questions about secret payments to aide fired after sexual harassment claims
Madigan has denied any wrongdoing and knowledge of the payments. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Radio Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A fellow Chicago Democrat, and others, have dema...
Dec 03, 2019
Tax pro says 529 college savings plans could help lower taxable income in Illinois
A tax professional says there are some things Illinois tax filers should consider as they look to close out the year and begin the 2019 tax filing season. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio ...
Dec 02, 2019
Illinois ranks as one of the least financially-transparent states in the nation
The organization measures each state's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report against a framework of best practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois ran...
Dec 02, 2019
Final pieces coming together for roll out of Illinois’ adult-use cannabis law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said more licenses will be awarded a few months after sales begin. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In less than a month, adults 21 and older wi...
Dec 02, 2019
Report: State’s deferred maintenance in budgeting leads to unclear costs, bigger tax bills in future
William Glasgall with the nonprofit Volcker Alliance says that many states will not list the cost of road or other infrastructure repairs, allowing them to present a balanced ledger. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 02, 2019
Proposal to support armed teachers in Illinois defeated, again
Illinois' school boards are not in favor of allowing some school districts to arm teachers. (Photo by Victor Bjrkund/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD – Rural ...
Nov 27, 2019
Near-record number of travelers expected this Thanksgiving in Illinois
For the 11th year in a row, there will be more people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Transporation) By Illinois Radio Network/J...
Nov 27, 2019
IDNR: Deer numbers down
The total harvest during the first weekend of firearm deer season was 50,173, compared to 58,836 a year ago. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Nov 27, 2019
Illinois Secretary of State cracking down on holiday shoppers abusing disability parking
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Photo courtesy Faecbook/Jesse White) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that Secretary of State Police ...
Nov 27, 2019
