Category Archives: State News
Anxiety and diabetes not on the list
The state health department will get the final say on the approved conditions list. (Flickr)By IRN/John GregorySpringfield – Anxiety and diabetes won't be recommended as additions on the list of...
May 04, 2015
Former ISU student inspires proposal to change law regarding suicide
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A Peoria-area college student who hanged himself last November, three months into his freshman year, has inspired a bill to allow disclosure of m...
May 04, 2015
New DCFS director discusses possible solutions to department issues
George Sheldon is the new DCFS director. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The new head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says he's ta...
May 04, 2015
Polls shows major shift in same-sex marriage in Illinois
A new poll in Illinois shows 55 percent of registered voters support gay marriage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gay Marriage USA)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Republican and eva...
May 01, 2015
Illinois Senate backs new school procedures for concussions
State Sen. Kwane Raoul has proposed a measure to require an expert’s permission before a student who suffers a head injury can return to action.By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A meas...
May 01, 2015
Rauner restores $26 million in social service, health grants
Gov. Bruce Rauner has restored $26 million in cuts to social service and other agencies. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The “Good Friday...
May 01, 2015
Illinois revenue exceeds projections
Illinois is projecting $35.4 billion in revenue for the budget year than ends June 30. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The state’s fiscal year is poised t...
Apr 30, 2015
Edgar: Dan Walker’s legacy goes beyond conviction
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The legacy of former Gov...
Apr 30, 2015
Inspector general: Veterans employees engaged in conflicts
By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A former grants and special projects administrator for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs violated several rules, including accepting gifts from gr...
Apr 30, 2015
Former Gov. Walker dead at 92
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker has died at the age o...
Apr 29, 2015
