Category Archives: State News
3rd grade student argues in favor of keeping Illinois State Museum open
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The latest volley to try to save the Illinois State Museum from closure came from a third-grader from Pekin."To the people who t...
Sep 02, 2015
State lawmakers look to change qualifications for child care aid
(WJBC file photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are proposing a change to the qualifications for state child care assistance, while at the same time eliminating ...
Sep 02, 2015
Illinois not in contempt for failure to pay
Barry Taylor, attorney for Equip for Equality, speaks to reporters. John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkBy IRN/John GregoryIllinois won’t be held in contempt for failing to pay for services for t...
Sep 01, 2015
Drug recovery advocate slams Rauner veto of heroin bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the part of a drug recovery bill that would set aside $15 million for Medicaid. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The answer “We do...
Aug 31, 2015
Butler: Committee of Whole meetings “useless”
One State Representative says sessions may be a waste of time. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – One lawmaker says he thinks the ongoing continuous session in the Illinois Hous...
Aug 30, 2015
Rep. Franks: Illinois should pay penalty to waiting lottery winners
The Illinois Comptroller’s office has suspended paying any prizes worth $25,000 or more during the budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Aug 29, 2015
23 Legionnaires’ cases confirmed at Quincy veterans home
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health is taking steps to prevent more people in a Quincy veterans' home from contracting Legionnaires’ di...
Aug 29, 2015
House committee discusses bankruptcy proposal
(Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Should Illinois municipalities be allowed to declare bankruptcy? Experts presented conflicting views to a House c...
Aug 28, 2015
Lame duck bill now law
Bill inspired by an action from former Governor Pat Quinn. (Flick/Chris Eaves)By IRN/Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You could call it "Lou’s Law." Inspired by a $160,000-a-year appointment outgoi...
Aug 27, 2015
Veto override possible on police pension bill
Police pension bill has been vetoed.(WJBC file photo)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Everybody’s for police officers and fire fighters. Aren’t they? Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he is fo...
Aug 27, 2015
