Category Archives: State News
Chicago looks to Springfield for help in balancing 2020 budget
In her budget address, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said state lawmakers need to help Chicago balance its budget or else city leaders will be forced to hike taxes. (Photo Mayor Lori Lightfoot/Twitter)...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers eye testing, labeling requirements for CBD products
CBD oil doesn't contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that produces a high. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could soon require...
Oct 24, 2019
Bright spots shine in Illinois education
Some advocates expressed concern about what happens after high school (Photo Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Even though Illinois has implemented a new education funding formula, there is...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers return next week for fall session
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady and other lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield next week fo...
Oct 23, 2019
Lawmakers pick up the fight against opioids in Illinois
Lawmakers express concern that the opioid-reversing drug Naloxone has become a "crutch" (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Lawmakers are taking another crack at fighting opio...
Oct 22, 2019
Planting and growing season reaching the end
USDA’s Mark Schleusener says weather has been almost ideal for farming in the last week(Photo courtesy: WJBC /File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After a late, wet start, the Illinois cro...
Oct 22, 2019
Bloomington and Normal councils weigh in on “polarizing” pot sales proposals
Cannabis task force co-chairs Olivia Butts (left) and Linda Foster (right) presented a preliminary report Monday night to the Bloomington City Council. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard ...
Oct 22, 2019
Pritzker, IDOT promote multi-billion-dollar road and bridge plan
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday at IDOT’s headquarters in Springfield. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker couldn't escape the irony ̵...
Oct 21, 2019
INBA requests U of I policy change for reporting sexual misconduct
The INBA Board of Directors Friday posted the letter to the university. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois News Broadcasters Association is back...
Oct 18, 2019
Hit a deer in Illinois? You can probably keep it
IDNR said anyone claiming a deer has up to 24 hours after an accident to do so. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim Moran SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Na...
Oct 17, 2019
