Category Archives: State News
Candidates apply for Illinois’ auditor general position
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is one of several candidates to become Illinois’ next auditor general.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Sep 17, 2015
Illinois schools superintendent previews PARCC results
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – New administration. New schoolmaster. New test.New results?Tony Smith, superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, ...
Sep 16, 2015
Illinois lawmakers’ healthcare benefits on hold
The health care claims of nearly 150,000 state workers and retirees are no longer being paid due to the budget stalemate. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Include lawmakers...
Sep 16, 2015
Report: Human services ‘dismantled’ by Illinois budget stalemate
Voices for Illinois Children policy director Emily Miller speaks to reporters in Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The state ...
Sep 16, 2015
Recent rains aid Illinois soybean drop, slow harvest
Fifty-three percent of Illinois’ soybean crop is rated good to excellent. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers saw almost ...
Sep 15, 2015
Sangamon County Clerk: Don’t believe what’s said about voter analysis
(WJBC file photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One Illinois County Clerk said don't believe what you read when it comes to alleged analysis of the county's voter rolls by...
Sep 14, 2015
Illinois lawmaker seeks to revive death penalty
State Sen. Bill Haine says the death penalty should be an option for cop killers and other murderers.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkALTON – It’s been more ...
Sep 14, 2015
Frerichs and state lawmakers urge fellow lawmakers to pass MAP grant funding
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs leads lawmakers, administrators, and students in a discussion about MAP Grant funding at Millikin University in Decatur. (Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network)By Will...
Sep 12, 2015
Rauner rejects expanded use of medical marijuana
Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected a plan to expand the list of diseases that can be treated with medical marijuana. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Alex DegmanSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner&#...
Sep 11, 2015
Senate passes spending bill to pay for social services, lottery prizes
The Illinois Senate passed a $4 billion spending plan to pay for some social services and lottery prizes. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Another installment of...
Sep 10, 2015
