Category Archives: State News

Davis wants change to FEMA formula
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants to se...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2016

High levels of radon found in all parts of Illinois
By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill.Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spokeswoman Patti Thompson said radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2016

Democratic U.S. Sen. candidates agree on 3 joint appearances
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to three joint appearances, none of which will take place downstate.The thr...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2016

Illinois lawmaker aims to prevent cuts to home care assistance
State Rep. Greg Harris says he’s reintroducing legislation to lock in the Determination of Need, or DON score, which decides whether an individual qualifies for the state’s home care progr...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2016

Rauner defends bond sale for construction
Gov. Bruce Rauner defended last week’s $480 million bond sale saying the bonds for infrastructure were appropriate. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2016

Republicans propose changes to CPS
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Republican legislative leaders are proposing several changes they say will save Chicago Public Schools ...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2016

IDPH warning against Zika virus contraction overseas
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Flickr)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential of contracting the Zika virus w...
Syndicated Author Jan 20, 2016

Supreme Court to hear challenge of President’s immigration orders
U.S. Supreme Court. (Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Joe RagusaWASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has announced that it’s going to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s executive action...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2016

State Sen. looking to free up veterans home funds
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state senator hopes to free up $60 million in capital funds to finish a veterans home in northwest Chicago but the governor ...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2016

Rauner wants to change state purchasing rules to save money
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he's already saved taxpayers $700 million in state agencies through various efficiency measures. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRI...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2016