Category Archives: State News
Illinois Senate wants to expand Medicaid dental coverage
Nearly all three million people enrolled in Illinois’ Medicaid program could soon get their teeth cleaned without paying out of pocket. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
May 08, 2018
Sen. Brady wants closer looks at pharmacy reimbursements, minimum teacher pay
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady said raising minimum teacher pay could lead to “bad unintended consequences.” (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGT...
May 07, 2018
Multi-year license plate option proposed
Lawmakers are proposing the option to put a new sticker on your license plate every other year. (Photo Eric Stock/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois drivers could soon be able ...
May 05, 2018
Rep. Brady, two Democratic hopefuls square off on progressive tax
Illinois House candidates Jill Blair, incumbent Rep. Dan Brady, and Ben Webb took part in a forum at Bloomington’s Wayman AME Church on issues impacting seniors.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) ...
May 04, 2018
Lincoln in 3 of Illinois’ top 10 historic sites
The Lincoln Home in Springfield is one of five National Historic Sites in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lincoln Home National Historic Site) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Abraham ...
May 02, 2018
April ranked 2nd coldest in Illinois history
Illinois’s average temperature in April was 44.7 degrees, the coldest since 1907. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio/WFMB Radio SPRINGFIELD – How cold was it? April was a record setter ...
May 02, 2018
Retired lawmakers costing taxpayers millions in pension payouts
The state of Illinois sees some of the largest pension payouts in the nation, which costs taxpayers millions of dollars. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Funding pensions f...
Apr 30, 2018
Illinois moves closer to bump stock ban
State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) is sponsoring a bill that would put a person in prison for years for possession of a gun accessory that was used in a recent mass shooting. (Photo courtesy www.ilga....
Apr 30, 2018
New ad campaign warn taxpayers about progressive tax
Andrew Nelms with Americans for Prosperity says tax ads should identify what qualifies someone as rich or middle class. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Get ready to hear ...
Apr 29, 2018
Madigan resolution supports progressive income tax
House Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposal did not include potential rates for the progressive income tax. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Hous...
Apr 27, 2018
