Category Archives: State News
Illinois representative proposes amendment allowing recall of all officials
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Recall elections would be allowed throughout local and state government under a new proposed constitutional amendment.Momentu...
Jan 08, 2016
Illinois panel issues report on school security
State Rep. Carol Sente says task force members want to be together beyond this summer’s scheduled expiration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Jan 08, 2016
AAA reports fuel prices continue to drop
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkIf you want to smile, just drive to the nearest gas station."Ending December, we finished just under the $2 mark in Illinois," says AAA Chicago spokeswoman Beth Mosh...
Jan 07, 2016
Rauner adds 11 counties to disaster declaration
Gov. Bruce Rauner assessed flood damage in Watseka on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Illinois News NetworkWATSEKA – Eleven more Illinois counties have been added by the govern...
Jan 06, 2016
Durbin backs, GOP slams Obama gun control orders
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Chicago about President Obama’s executive action on guns. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jan 06, 2016
New law allows school boards to hold safety and security discussions in private
A bill allowing school boards to privately discuss safety and security measures passed unanimously in the General Assembly and took effect Jan 1. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ne...
Jan 04, 2016
College Illinois aims to save parents money with prepaid tuition program
College tuition and fees at Illinois public universities have more than doubled in the last decade. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – As the costs of college tuition and mandatory fees ...
Jan 03, 2016
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
11 coal miners died in the U.S. in 2015, a record low. That includes two deaths in southern Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal indus...
Jan 03, 2016
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal industry is celebrating a second straight record low ...
Jan 02, 2016
Illinois to begin Silver Search alert system
State Sen. Daniel Biss sponsored a bill to create the Silver Search alert system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new law aims to help law enfo...
Jan 02, 2016
