Category Archives: State News
Social services funding moving through legislature
State Rep. Ron Sandack isn’t sure if lawmakers will break party ranks to pass a social services funding bill. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterback/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
Apr 28, 2016
Legislation would make first responders immune from liability lawsuits
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Should state law change so local governments' first responders are immune from liability l...
Apr 28, 2016
Dems question Rauner proposal for public-private tollways
By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some Democrats in Springfield are pushing back against Gov. Bruce Rauner's plan to save taxpayers money by partnering with a private busine...
Apr 27, 2016
Hastert sentenced to 15 months in prison
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been sentenced to 15 months in prison as part of his punishment for financial crimes connected to accusations of sexual abuse. (Photo Flicker/Doug Bowman)By Gre...
Apr 27, 2016
Secretary of State urges people to sign up to donate organs
Jesse White has been a vocal advocate for organ and tissue donation during his time as Secretary of State. (WJBC File Photo) By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Secretary of State Jesse White is conti...
Apr 26, 2016
Audit slams Quinn anti-violence program
Former Gov. Pat Quinn launched the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative in 2010 during his campaign for governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Pat Quinn)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 24, 2016
Lieutenant governor here to stay, for now
State Sen. Tom Cullerton said he’s heard bipartisan support to eliminate the Lt. Gov’s office. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By WFMB/FarmWeekNow.comSPRINGFIELD – A job once deemed so ...
Apr 22, 2016
Higher education funding falls apart
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan failed to bring a higher education funding proposal up for a vote on Thursday. (Photo courtesy IRN)By WFMB/FarmWeekNow.comSPRINGFIELD – One thing was for s...
Apr 22, 2016
Tampon tax bill advances
State Sen. Melinda Bush is sponsoring a measure to make feminine hygiene products and contraception more affordable for women. (Photocourtesy www.ilga.gov)By WFMB/FarmWeekNow.comSPRINGFIELD – Il...
Apr 22, 2016
Corn farmers push plan to install more ethanol pumps in Illinois
A proposal in the Illinois Senate would allow for federal money to be used for ethanol fuel pumps in Illinois. (Photo by Michael Cote’/flickr)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois eth...
Apr 22, 2016
