Category Archives: State News
Ethics reforms task force passes despite Senate Republicans saying it’s stacked against them
Another measure passed deals with lobbyist regulations, economic disclosures, and creating a central database on such activities for the public to access instead of having to visit multiple sites to d...
Nov 15, 2019
Democrat Cullerton to retire as Illinois Senate President
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. (File photo from Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What happened after the fall veto session ended probably overshadows anything t...
Nov 15, 2019
IDPH reports fourth death related to vaping
The IDPH said a total of 179 people in Illinois across 32 counties have experienced lung injuries after using e-cigarettes or vaping. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – A fourth per...
Nov 14, 2019
Pension consolidation bill sent to governor
The bill passed the Senate by a wide margin. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker tallied a big win on the last day of the fall veto session.The Senate passed a pension co...
Nov 14, 2019
Lawmakers continue discussion on Chicago casino
Senate President John Cullerton explained a graduated income tax system that would give Chicago more money from the city’s casino. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave Dahl SP...
Nov 13, 2019
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she expects a task force to address the issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of the aisl...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois task force to reduce property taxes misses report deadline, all but guaranteeing no action this year
The Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force had an October 31st deadline to send the governor and the General Assembly its initial suggestions to address the state's high property taxes, but as of Tue...
Nov 13, 2019
McLean County farmer recognized for ag education
John Olson, of McLean, spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A farmer from McLean County has been recognized statewide for helping others lea...
Nov 12, 2019
Carrillo: People need safe places to legally smoke pot
Bloomington City Council member Jenn Carrillo. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member believes people might not have saf...
Nov 11, 2019
Bills to make Daylight Saving Time year-round standard get fresh attention
A proposal to abolish time changes and make daylight saving time the year-round standard in Illinois could be voted on next week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Nov 08, 2019
