Category Archives: State News
Arizona ethics investigator questions Illinois legislative ethics rules
An Arizona lawyer says Illinois needs to view sexual harassment claims as a non-partisan issue. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The investigator responsible for a high-po...
Mar 04, 2018
Better Business Bureau warns of scam that threatens violence
The Better Business Bureau suggests reporting scams threatening violence to local police. (Logo courtesy Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By RFD Radio NetworkThe Better Business Bureau is giving a head...
Mar 02, 2018
Illinois lawmakers OK several gun control bills
State Rep. Michelle Mussman said the public is demanding Illinois lawmakers do something about gun violence. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers ...
Mar 01, 2018
Illinois lawmakers propose gun laws after Florida school shooting
State Rep. Dan Burke has proposed a bill would to limit gun magazine capacity to ten rounds and make selling body armor illegal in most circumstances. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio Ne...
Feb 28, 2018
Illinois State Fair adds Paris native Brett Eldredge to grandstand lineup
The 2018 Illinois State Fair has announced Brett Eldredge will perform on he grandstand this year.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ ow...
Feb 27, 2018
New justice silent while voices clash outside U.S. Supreme Court hearing on forced union dues
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case regarding forced union dues. (Photo by Flickr/dbking) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – The new justice on the U.S....
Feb 26, 2018
Private school scholarship availability to reopen next month
Illinois’ Invest in Kids scholarship program received more than 24,000 applications when it went online Jan. 31. (Photo Flickr/See-Ming Lee) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Feb 25, 2018
School leaders wonder if PARCC changes will fix test’s problems
LeRoy Superintendent Gary Tipsord would like to see PARCC exam results in a more efficient way. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is changing the standard...
Feb 25, 2018
Voting now open for Illinois’ Top 200
Voting for the Top 200 people, places and things in Illinois is underway. (Photo courtesy IllinoisTop200.com) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ bicentennial organizers are ...
Feb 24, 2018
Measure to speed up government consolidation efforts passes out of committee
State Sen. Tom Cullerton sponsored the legislation to make it simpler to consolidate some levels of local government. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Feb 22, 2018
