Category Archives: State News
Gov. Rauner’s pension-cost shift concept draws concerns
Republican State Sen. Kyle McCarter favors the concept of shifting the cost of pensions to local governments, but over a longer period than Gov. Rauner has proposed. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/I...
Mar 24, 2018
McLean County GOP chair seeks unity after primary battles
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is retiring from the post next month. He said the GOP has to stop internal bickering to defeat Democrats this fall.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck...
Mar 21, 2018
Rauner, Rep. Brady fend off primary challenges, newcomer ousts County Board veteran
Shayna Watchinski talks with Bloomington Alderman Scott Black after she defeated long time county board member Paul Segobiano in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary. (Photo by Sam Wood/WJBC) By Howard ...
Mar 21, 2018
McLean County voter turnout seen at about 30 percent, close to 2014
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says voter turnout will be about the same or a little below the average of 30 percent for a midterm primary. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTO...
Mar 20, 2018
Retailers, agencies rail against proposed independent sales tax audit
The proposal advanced out of a House committee despite objections from retail groups and a state agency. (Flickr photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state's retailers ...
Mar 20, 2018
Illinois opens bicentennial coin contest
An Illinois resident can make history by submitting a design for the 2018 bicentennial coin. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Bicentennial) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Tre...
Mar 17, 2018
As primary approaches, Ives ramps up attacks on Rauner
State Rep. Jeanne Ives is interviewed at the WJBC studios Friday, four days before Republican voters decide whether she should replace incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner as the GOP nominee.(WJBC photo)By How...
Mar 16, 2018
IDOT: Plan ahead for safe return from St. Pat’s Day parties
Four people died in drunk driving crashes around last St. Patrick’s Day.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of...
Mar 16, 2018
As hoops pools begin, lawmaker proposes legalizing sports betting
A state lawmaker wants to legalize your office’s basketball pool. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Your office’s $5 NCAA pool is technically illegal, ...
Mar 14, 2018
Hospital assessment program update could bring federal funds while raising bed taxes
Gov. Rauner signed the hospital assessment update as he and lawmakers praised its bipartisan nature. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Su...
Mar 13, 2018
