Category Archives: State News
State lawmakers call for ethics reform
State Rep. Tom Demmer is one of several lawmakers calling for changes in ethics rules in Springfield. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s a rush for the ethical hig...
Oct 31, 2019
Illinois OSHA identifies safety issues for public works departments
The Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently identified safety issues in public works departments in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
A state lawmaker has been wearing a wire for FBI since 2016
Multiple media reports say the informant is Waukegan Democrat Terry Link, but he denies it. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the most striking de...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois lawmakers move forward with insulin cap amid questions about who pays and how much
State Senator Andy Manar said constituent have been rationing their insulin because it's too expensive, causing other health issues. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRNIGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
Terry Link spoke with reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State S...
Oct 29, 2019
Task force confident report to lower property taxes will be delivered by year’s end
The task force is set to deliver a report to the governor by the end of the year with recommendations on how to lower the state's property tax burden. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois House leaders threaten action if state Rep. Luis Arroyo won’t resign after bribery charge
House Speaker Michael Madigan emerged from a Democratic party caucus and also urged Arroyo to resign from office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from b...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois lawmakers call for ethics task force after news of Arroyo
The Arroyo story came to light just as House Republicans – joined by one Democrat – held a news conference calling for an ethics task force in the legislature. (WJBC file photo) By ...
Oct 28, 2019
Pritzker supports a bill letting college athletes sign endorsement deals
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday in Springfield. (Photo Gov. JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Loyola University's basketball success meant more than a little publicity for a n...
Oct 28, 2019
LaHood, Duckworth see safer world after ISIS leader’s death, differ on Trump’s role
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) praised decisive action by President Donald Trump for directing a U.S. military operation that killed the leader of ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzWASHINGT...
Oct 28, 2019
