Category Archives: State News
Rauner: New business corporation won’t be subject to sunshine laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner says the new Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation won’t be subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, but will disclose some of its activi...
Feb 09, 2016
IDNR announces plans to reopen Illinois State Museum
State Rep. Tim Butler is backing a plan to reopen the Illinois State Museum. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Whether the Illinois State Museum in ...
Feb 09, 2016
Rauner to hold 1st meeting with legislative leaders since December
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’ll be meeting with legislative leaders this week for the first time since mid-December to discuss a solution to the ongoing budget stalemate. (Photo by John Gregory/Ill...
Feb 08, 2016
COGFA projects $250 million drop in state revenue last month
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Less jobs and a smaller population in Illinois are compounding the loss of tax revenue for the state. That's according to the ...
Feb 04, 2016
Rauner formalizes connection between DEOC and ILBEDC
(Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed an executive order Wednesday establishing a formal collaboration between th...
Feb 03, 2016
Republicans and Democrats shift blame in home care funding debate
(WJBC File Photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Home care agencies may have to shut down or cut many of their services due to the budget impasse, with Gov. Bruce Rauner and Demo...
Feb 03, 2016
Republicans say procurement reform could save over $500 million
State Rep. Dan Brady. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say a proposal could save the state over $500 million dollars annually by reforming the way the state buys ...
Feb 02, 2016
Medical marijuana advocates continue push for expansion
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The medical marijuana lobby in Illinois is not happy with the Governor’s administration after it rejected eight recommendations...
Feb 02, 2016
Iowans cast first votes in 2016 presidential races today
Republican Rand Paul is one of many candidates counting on a strong showing in the Iowa caucus today. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Tonight’...
Feb 01, 2016
Rauner seeks order to create public-private partnership for business
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers the State of the State address in Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Look for Gov. Bruce Rauner to soon sign an executive ord...
Feb 01, 2016
