Category Archives: State News
Illinois retailers and shoppers prepare for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
The National Retail Federation estimates that 165.3 million people will shop in stores and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim Moran ...
Nov 26, 2019
Candidates gather in Springfield for first day to file
A long line formed Monday morning outside the Illinois State Board of Elections offices. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a quaint political tradition every other year in Sprin...
Nov 25, 2019
Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Nov 25, 2019
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
Illinois lawmakers tee up first legislative clash with Gov. J.B. Pritzker over tax exemption on plane maintenance
As of Tuesday, lawmakers had yet to send it to Pritzker, a move sometimes used when lawmakers expect a veto looming and want to negotiate with the governor. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Rad...
Nov 20, 2019
Pritzker rules out constitutional change to address Illinois’ $134 billion in unfunded pension liabilities
During a wide-ranging fireside chat at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker promoted his constitutional amendment for a progressive income tax and dismissed any plan to amend th...
Nov 20, 2019
Mandated sick pay could come for vote when Illinois lawmakers return in January
The measure passed committee last week, but wasn't called for a full vote. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While it didn't pass before lawmakers left for the ...
Nov 19, 2019
Frustrated over lack of casino support, Chicago lawmakers revolted, putting state infrastructure money in peril
State Rep. Bob Rita's bill was one of the last of a long Thursday in Springfield. It would allow the FBI to properly conduct checks on the future casino operators. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illin...
Nov 18, 2019
Illinois lawmakers look at stalled legislative efforts after veto session
Illinois state lawmakers are done for the year and won't be back to Springfield until late January. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers sa...
Nov 18, 2019
IDES: Unemployment rate remains at historical low in October
Illinois’ unemployment rate was down from a year ago when it was 4.2%, according to the IDES. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Secur...
Nov 15, 2019
