Category Archives: State News
Illinois ranked low on list of good state economies
A study from WalletHub indicates only 15 states across the nation have worse economies than Illinois. (Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new study put...
Jun 25, 2018
New statewide tech innovation hubs get $500 million
Governor Rauner announced this week that millions of dollars will be used to fund research hubs. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Patrick Baron SPRINGFIELD – Plans for a $500 million Chicago-based res...
Jun 24, 2018
Legalizing marijuana is a ‘next year project’ for Illinois
Cannabis might become legal in Illinois next year. (BrettLevin/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans looking to gamble at a new casino in Rockford or Danville or to legally...
Jun 23, 2018
Illinois election managers to visit Bloomington to train in cyber security
The Illinois Board of Elections is conducting the training for local election managers and county clerks. (Google Maps) By Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – County clerks and other election m...
Jun 18, 2018
State fairgrounds repairs to begin under new Illinois budget
The Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds was closed last year due to concerns about its structure. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The new state budget is providing fi...
Jun 18, 2018
Man charged for opioid-induced homicide in Bloomington
Troy McBride of Rantoul is the second person to be charged in McLean County with a drug-induced homicide.(Bloomington Police photo) By Howard Packowitz One of a dozen opioid-related deaths in M...
Jun 14, 2018
Rodney Davis still has hope in stalled farm bill
Illinois congressman Rodney Davis believes a farm bill could come back under certain conditions. (Wikimedia) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With the U.S. Senate moving o...
Jun 14, 2018
Area GOP lawmakers plead with Trump not to reduce disgraced governor’s sentence
All seven Republican Illinois Congressman have written the President, asking that he not commute the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOO...
Jun 11, 2018
Motorcyclists can join in supporting the Mother Road
The new Route 66 Motorcycle license plate. (Illinois Route 66) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Motorcycle owners now can join car owners in supporting Route 66. By registering for the new Ill...
Jun 10, 2018
New pension buyout plans passed for the coming fiscal year
Workers will have more options when it comes to their pension plan. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state pensioners looking to get more control of their retire...
Jun 08, 2018
