Category Archives: State News
Rauner keeps support of Harold
Erika Harold has come under fire for comments she reportedly made in a 2000 interview. (Photo courtesy Twitter/Erika Harold) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Republican Attorney General Candidate...
Mar 13, 2018
Measure requiring notification of Legionnaires outbreak passes out of committee
After an outbreak of Legionnaires disease led to multiple deaths at a veteran’s home in Quincy, lawmakers are taking steps to avoid such an instance again. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Ne...
Mar 11, 2018
Madigan denies inaction in years-old domestic dispute involving lawmaker
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he doesn’t recall any discussion with Andy McGann Sr. concerning McGann’s daughter, Liz Hogan. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 11, 2018
BBB issues bitcoin scam warning
A scammer may tell you to give them a large sum of bitcoin in exchange for information that can “save your life”. (Photo courtesy Quote Catalog) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Th...
Mar 10, 2018
Plan would force Illinois governors to detail true employee costs
The Truth In Hiring Act would have any future governor provide a detailed report on what the governor’s budget is being spent on. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Il...
Mar 09, 2018
Poll: 4 of 5 voters think Illinois on wrong track
A new poll puts Gov. Bruce Rauner’s (left) approval rating at 31 percent and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ‘s at 21 percent. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan)B...
Mar 08, 2018
Peoria lawmaker proposes another redistricting reform measure
State Sen. Ryan Spain is proposing redistricting reform that would require the General Assembly’s approval. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Lawmak...
Mar 06, 2018
Durbin: ‘Seize the opportunity’ to engage North Korea in nuclear talks
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the if North Korea is willing to talk about eliminating its nuclear weapons, the U.S. should engage in those discussions. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Mar 06, 2018
Illinois’ latest plan for Quincy home: Tear down and rebuild
Thirteen residents have died of Legionnaire’s Disease at Quincy Veterans Home since 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Quincy Veterans Home)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The latest pl...
Mar 06, 2018
Referendum on recreational marijuana could be on November ballot
If passed by the General Assembly, the referendum will appear on the November ballot. (Photo Flickr/Brett Levin)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are movi...
Mar 04, 2018
