Category Archives: State News

Disgruntled homeowner pays property tax bill in singles
State Sen. Pam Althoff said high property taxes is forcing many Illinoisans out of their homes. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkMcHENRY – Fed up with high p...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Syndicated Author Jun 17, 2016

Fewer students applying for MAP grants
(WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousand of Illinois students apparently don't want to risk the state’s MAP grant delays and disappointments.New numbers from the Il...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2016

Transportation group: Road construction grinds to halt without capitol bill
Road projects in Illinois could he stopped if Illinois fails to produce a capitol bill by July 1. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A transportation group w...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2016

Illinois House not meeting Wednesday
(WJBC file photo)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House won’t be meeting Wednesday in Springfield.For the second straight week, House Speaker Michael Madigan has canceled the ...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2016

Bonds costing more due to poor state credit
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says state borrowing will cost more due to bad credit. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois will look to ...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2016

Rauner vetoes appropriations bill
Rauner vetoes spending bill. (WJBC file photo)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – Illinois needs real budget solutions, not empty promises. That's the reason Gov. Bruce Rauner gave for vetoing a nearly $4 billi...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2016

Comptroller: Payments to stop July 1 without budget
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says if tax increases were the only solution to the state's budget crisis, Illinois’ income tax would have to increase to 8 percent. (Photo courtesy Facebook/L...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2016

AG Madigan: Hot musical tickets could hit sour note
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning the public to watch for fake theater tickets this summer. (Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Lisa M...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2016

Cullerton to Rauner: Stop campaigning
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of continual campaigning.(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' political leaders ar...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2016