Category Archives: State News
Barickman joins governor in calling out Democratic leaders
By Nick McClintockSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke alongside Gov. Bruce Rauner Wednesday to discuss the budget impasse, as well as it’s impact on schools.Barickman said the t...
Jun 08, 2016
Kirk withdraws Trump endorsement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has said Donald Trump is hurting the Republican Party with comments he made about Mexicans. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By RFD RadioWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Senator Mark...
Jun 08, 2016
Koehler think all members of the legislature share the blame
Illinois Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria says everyone must take some blame in the budget stalemate. (Facebook/Dave Koehler)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The deadline has passed, b...
Jun 05, 2016
Rauner undecided on calling special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he would consider paying for a special session out of his own pocket. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers...
Jun 04, 2016
Illinois lawmakers consider extending grace period for late license plate renewals
Motorists in Illinois have a 30-day grace period before they are charged a $20 late fee for renewing their license plates. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Jun 04, 2016
Rauner, Emanuel exchange barbs in budget battle
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Gov. Bruce Rauner is “following the Donald Trump playbook of demonizing one group of people for his political advantage."(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGF...
Jun 03, 2016
Hastert honors continue to vanish
Dennis Hastert was sentenced in April to 15 months in prison. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBNAPERVILLE – In his rise from high school wrestling coach to U.S. Speaker of the House, Dennis Has...
Jun 03, 2016
Mautino asked to step aside during investigation
State Sen. Laura Murphy is calling on Auditor General Frank Mautino to take a leave of absence. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Longtime State Representative Frank Mautin...
Jun 03, 2016
Barickman: Let rank and file work on budget
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says rank and file lawmakers were making progress on a budget until House Speaker Michael Madigan became involved. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)B...
Jun 02, 2016
Illinois State Museum set to reopen in July
Torii More was one of many from McLean County who attended a rally in Springfield in July 2015 to keep the Illinois State Museum from closing. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Jun 02, 2016
