Category Archives: State News
Health groups protest Rauner veto pushing age to buy tobacco to 21
Governor Rauner vetoed the measure this week that would push the legal tobacco purchasing age to 21. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Health advocates are not done fighting for...
Aug 28, 2018
Political trackers in the enemy camp
After a Davis staffer stuck a phone into Davis’ opponent’s face the idea of trackers is questioned(photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Who's that guy with the...
Aug 27, 2018
New laws aim to cut mental health costs, allow state to seek more federal funds
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the mental health and substance abuse measures on Wednesday in Springfield. (Facebook/Gov. Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A package of...
Aug 22, 2018
Local papers hold local governments accountable
When a local newspaper closes its doors, the local governments tend to spend, tax, and pay more to borrow than they otherwise would, costing taxpayers more for roughly the same services. (File Photo) ...
Aug 22, 2018
Study: Illinois facing billion dollar deficit
The state of Illinois faces a possible $1.2 Billion deficit (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD- After Illinois lawmakers patted themselves on the back and told taxpayers the budge...
Aug 22, 2018
State leaders aim to curb Illinois’ college brain drain
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation offering merit-based scholarships for the state’s best and brightest to attend Illinois public universities. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Aug 21, 2018
Not every student is ready to start school
New study shows almost half of students are not ready for kindergarten By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD–Three of every four students entering kindergarten aren't fully prepared, according t...
Aug 18, 2018
New laws on the books
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed nearly 300 laws in the last month. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Netwrok SPRINGFIELD– It’s been a busy month for Illin...
Aug 18, 2018
State opioid hotline helps increasing number of residents
Addicts and family members of addicts comprise most of the calls to the state’s opioid hotline. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A lot of people in Illinois...
Aug 18, 2018
New law allows more specialized care for sexual assault victims
State Rep. Michael Unes (R-Pekin) said the new law he sponsored is designed to lessen the trauma for sexual assault victims. (Michael Unes) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Sexual assault victims wil...
Aug 18, 2018
