Category Archives: State News
Barickman: Budget just first step in state’s financial recovery
State Sen. Jason Barickman says bond rating firms such as S & P have not improved Illinois’ status because much work must still be done. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2018
Madigan top aide forced to quit amid sexual harassment charges
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan demanded the resignation of his top aide amid sexual harassment allegations.(Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Howard Packowitz and Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 06, 2018
Illinois to guarantee MAP Grants for four years
Illinois lawmakers say they are solving one of the problems with Illinois’ MAP Grant program. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Students who get a Monetary Award Pr...
Jun 05, 2018
Governor to consider hundreds of bills passed this session
The budget may have had top priority, but Gov. Rauner now must work through a large stack of bills passed by the General Assembly during the recent session. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois R...
Jun 05, 2018
Illinois health department program aims to help parents of infants transition back into work
The Illinois Department of Public Health has initiated an infant work pilot program similar to those that have shown success in other state departments. (Creative Commons/Steve Garry) By Illinois Radi...
Jun 03, 2018
State Police release Memorial Day weekend enforcement results
State troopers issued thousands of traffic citations and arrested over 100 people for driving under the influence over Memorial Day weekend. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 02, 2018
Last month warmest May on record in Illinois
Last month’s average temperature beat the previous May record by more than a degree. (Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The state climatologist says last month was the...
Jun 01, 2018
Rep. Lou Lang resigns leadership positions following abuse accusations
Illinois House deputy majority leader Lou Lang has stepped down from his leadership roles after sexual harassment allegations were made against him this afternoon. (www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Ra...
May 31, 2018
Dixon school shooting hero says schools need support
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) honored Dixon officer Mark Dallas for thwarting a school shooting earlier this month. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The resource officer that s...
May 31, 2018
Illinois House expands 3-day wait for any gun purchases
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn opposes a measure to expand a three-day waiting period for all gun purchases in Illinois. (ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Gun control measures are heading ...
May 31, 2018
