Category Archives: State News
DCEO privatization examined during House committee hearing
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a public-private partnership with the DCEO, but he also wants it to sunset at some point. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 17, 2015
SEIU launches counter advertisement against Rauner
SEIU Healthcare Illinois has launched a 30 second advertisement to show the impact of cuts proposed by Gov. Rauner. (Photo courtesy SEIU)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A health care union in Illinoi...
Jun 17, 2015
Legislation waiting for the governor’s signature change health care in Illinois
A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor address health care. (Flickr/BradHoc)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor addre...
Jun 16, 2015
Munger: Call legislators to force budget deal
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger (right) said to call your legislators to force budget deal (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – The woman who pays the state’s bills says she...
Jun 16, 2015
New Illinois Lottery ticket provides funding for HIV testing and education
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The cause of HIV testing and prevention education is expected to realize $2 million from the sale of a new lottery ticket.It's Red Ribbon Cash, a ...
Jun 15, 2015
Durbin: Cuba embassy should and will happen
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said normalizing relations with Cuba nations will help bring reform to the island nation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Shawn Balint/Neuhoff Media/FarmWeekNowWASHINGTON...
Jun 15, 2015
lllinois to study pilot program which taxes miles driven
Illinois plans to study a pilot program in Oregon in which some drivers have volunteered to pay taxes based on miles driven as opposed to a gas tax. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Ra...
Jun 15, 2015
Rauner won’t say which bills he might sign
Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized a bill which would limit the governor’s ability to negotiate union contracts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jun 15, 2015
College affordability focus of Senate commitee next week
The Illinois Senate will hold a Committee of the Whole hearing on college affordability next week. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With only a few weeks left until an end ...
Jun 13, 2015
New Illinois National Guard leader not impacted by state budget stalemate
Adjutant Gen. Richard Hayes, of the Illinois National Guard recently joined the guard full-time after a 27-year career in the private sector. (Photo courtsey Facebook/Richard Hayes)By Dave Dahl/Illino...
Jun 13, 2015
